Overview

• Newcastle confirmed Nick Woltemade’s arrival from Stuttgart in a deal reported at about £64.9–£65m, with the Germany international joining after a 17-goal season in 33 games.
• Woltemade addresses Newcastle’s lack of a recognised centre-forward after a summer of failed pursuits and early-season reliance on makeshift options up front.
• Reporting indicates his signing could enable Newcastle to consider offers for Alexander Isak, with ESPN saying Liverpool have not yet gone above an initial £110m bid and other outlets suggesting a potential offer near £130m remains possible.
• The move comes in the final days of the window, creating a pathway for Newcastle to make a call on Isak now that replacement cover is in place.
• Chelsea canceled Nicolas Jackson’s loan to Bayern Munich following Liam Delap’s injury, with multiple reports saying Jackson is angry at the U-turn and remains in Munich seeking the move.