Newcastle United

'A quicker Peter Crouch!' – Newcastle told they've overpaid for 'trip into the unknown' Nick Woltemade to tee up Alexander Isak's Liverpool move

Newcastle United have sealed the signing of Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade for a reported £69 million ($93m), but the deal has already raised eyebrows. Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann has labelled the move "a trip into the unknown" and claimed the Magpies have overpaid, with the transfer also paving the way for Alexander Isak to join Liverpool.

'Very nice for Eddie Howe!' – Arne Slot congratulates Newcastle for signing striker Nick Woltemade ahead of Liverpool's new Alexander Isak bid

Arne Slot congratulated Newcastle for signing striker Nick Woltemade ahead of Liverpool's potential new bid for Alexander Isak. The Magpies are reportedly on the verge of announcing their most expensive signing in club history after striking a £74 million deal with Stuttgart for the German striker. His arrival comes at a crucial moment for Eddie Howe’s squad, with Anthony Gordon suspended and Isak’s future hanging by a thread.