Overview

• Stuttgart confirmed that Nick Woltemade is set to join Newcastle United for a reported €85 million plus up to €5 million in add‑ons.
• Sebastian Hoeneß called the departure a severe loss and said the squad now falls short of preseason plans.
• Hoeneß said Woltemade held a central role in his plans and would have started against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
• Local reporting projects Ermedin Demirovic to lead the line against Gladbach, with Tiago Tomas and Jamie Leweling in support, though this remains media speculation.
• Lothar Matthäus welcomed the Premier League move and argued Newcastle would not pay nearly €90 million to leave Woltemade on the bench, noting Bayern’s unsuccessful pursuit earlier in the window.