Overview

• Stuttgart confirmed receipt of a concrete offer and excused Woltemade from training and match duty to negotiate with Newcastle.
• The striker has traveled to England, with footage showing his arrival in Newcastle and a medical expected on Friday, according to multiple reports.
• Newcastle’s package is reported at €85 million plus up to €5 million in bonuses, a club-record windfall for Stuttgart after signing him free in 2024 following a breakout season.
• Bayern had pursued Woltemade for weeks and agreed personal terms, but bids were rejected; sporting director Christoph Freund cited the Premier League’s superior financial power in reflecting on the outcome.
• Newcastle’s push is tied to cover for Alexander Isak’s likely exit, English coverage has been relatively muted, and Stuttgart now faces late-window pressure to reinvest the proceeds.