Overview
- Reports on Saturday say Newcastle is actively trying to move Nick Woltemade before the transfer deadline and is offering him to other clubs rather than waiting for bids.
- Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and multiple outlets report that Serie A side Napoli has made an inquiry about a loan for the 24-year-old forward.
- A permanent sale looks unlikely because Newcastle paid roughly €74–80 million last year, so selling at a loss would harm the club's accounting and complicate UEFA financial rules.
- Woltemade came off the bench and provided the assist for Yoane Wissa in Newcastle's 2-0 win at Tottenham on Saturday, giving manager Matthias Jaissle a recent on-field reason to consider keeping him.
- With agents reported to have held talks with Stuttgart and other clubs and the transfer window closing, a short-term loan is the most probable immediate outcome and could affect Newcastle's plans for further attacking reinforcements.