Overview

• Media reports indicate a near-agreement with Newcastle worth about €85 million plus up to €5 million in add-ons, with some outlets citing roughly €90 million including bonuses.
• VfB Stuttgart confirmed Woltemade has been released to conduct transfer negotiations, while a formal club announcement of the deal is still pending.
• Sky reported a medical was scheduled for August 29 as the move progressed toward completion.
• Coach Sebastian Hoeneß described Woltemade’s departure as a severe loss and said the club will work to reinforce the squad before the September 1 deadline.
• Bayern Munich’s summer pursuit ended after multiple rejected offers reported at around €40 million, €50 million plus bonuses, and later €60 million plus bonuses.