Overview

• VfB Stuttgart confirmed talks with Newcastle United as multiple German outlets report a fee of about €85 million plus up to €5 million in bonuses.
• Bayern Munich’s pursuit fell short after bids reported around €60–63 million were rejected, with prior reporting that Stuttgart valued the striker higher.
• Commentary in Germany casts Stuttgart as the negotiating winner after holding firm on price with a player under contract through 2028 and no release clause.
• Coverage in England has been comparatively restrained, with major outlets listing the move but without the prominence seen in German media.
• Some reports suggest the signing could prompt movement on Alexander Isak’s future, which remains speculative at this stage.