Overview

• Newcastle confirmed 23-year-old Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart in a package reported at about £64.86m plus £4.3m in add-ons, surpassing the club’s previous record.
• Woltemade’s arrival increases the chance of Alexander Isak leaving, but Newcastle maintain they will not sell without additional striker cover.
• Isak has trained separately, refused to play this season, and Liverpool’s earlier £110m bid was rejected.
• Multiple outlets report Liverpool are preparing an improved offer that could reach around £130m, though some reporting suggests they do not plan to go that high.
• Newcastle are pursuing further reinforcements with interest reported in Yoane Wissa and other options such as Artem Dovbyk, with decisions pressured by a 7pm Monday deadline.