Twelve goals and five assists in 54 competitive games: This is the result of Nick Woltemade’s first season after his 75 million euro move from VfB Stuttgart to Newcastle United. Especially when you consider that the DFB star didn’t always act as a striker, the result is quite impressive, but Woltemade didn’t spark any cheers from the Magpies. Rumors have long been circulating about a quick end to the engagement. There is said to be no shortage of interested parties, and BVB is reportedly also involved.
There are many indications that Nick Woltemade’s time at Newcastle United is coming to an end, according to the “Daily Briefing” on “Caught Offside”. Citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation, it is reported that there were disagreements between Woltemade and coach Eddie Howe over the German’s role in the tactical system. Woltemade regularly acted behind the strikers instead of acting as a striker as before.
“Nevertheless, some experts continued to judge me as a striker. Then they said: Why does Nick score so few goals? Why doesn’t he give more assists? Those were the wrong questions and I didn’t think they were entirely fair,” the attacker recently openly criticized the criticism of his numbers in an interview with “Stern”.
Interested in BVB, Atlético and Aston Villa?
According to “Caught Offside”, Woltemade will “probably” leave Newcastle, the portal quotes a person from advisory circles. “Dortmund, Atlético Madrid and Aston Villa are interested, and Newcastle are open to offers. One problem, however, is that they are aiming for a firm sale for around 65 million euros. However, it is currently more likely that the clubs are looking for a loan with an option to buy,” the insider continues.
For BVB in particular, a transfer fee of 65 million euros is likely to represent an insurmountable hurdle. In order for there to be any serious push, Dortmund would probably first have to sell a top star.