Overview

• Bayern Munich board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said Stuttgart had found an 'idiot' to pay for Nick Woltemade and insisted Bayern would not have met that price.
• The fee for Woltemade is widely reported at about £69m, reflecting Newcastle’s record outlay for the 23-year-old forward.
• Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon called the remarks 'stupid' and noted Woltemade’s strong start, including three goals in his first four games and a Champions League strike against Union Saint-Gilloise.
• Manager Eddie Howe downplayed the comments as motivation, praising Woltemade’s adaptation, work in training, and focus on team tasks.
• BBC analysis framed the spat within a wider debate on Premier League spending and valuation of emerging talent, citing Woltemade’s rapid rise from third-tier football to Germany U21 accolades and potential resale value.