Newcastle United agree club-record £64m deal for Nick Woltemade: Details
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Newcastle United have agreed a club-record £64m deal for Nick Woltemade. The Magpies, who are in desperate situation this summer in terms of signing a forward, have gone all out to rope in the Stuttgart player. As per Sky Sports News, the Germany international will now travel to Newcastle to undergo a medical. Here are further details.
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This could pave way for Isak's departure
Woltemade's arrival could see Alexander Isak leave for Liverpool. Isak has mantained his clear stance since July that he only wants a move to Liverpool. As per Fabrizio Romano, the Reds are ready to bid again if Newcastle open doors to exit. Earlier this month, Liverpool made a £110 million plus add-ons bid for the 25-year-old striker but it was rejected by Newcastle.
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Newcastle United saw £55m bid for Strand Larsen get rejected
Newcastle had made a second offer of £55 million for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen which was turned down by Wolves. They were in talks to make a revised bid of £60m. Despite the interest from Newcastle, Wolves remained adamant that Strand Larsen is not for sale. Strand Larsen has featured in 37 Premier League matches, scoring 14 goals and making 4 assists.
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Newcastle were snubbed by Benjamin Sesko
Earlier this month, Newcastle's bid of €82.5 million plus €2.5 million in add-ons was accepted by RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko, but the player opted for Manchester United instead. Man United struck a deal which broke down to an initial £66.3m (€76.5m) and £7.37m (€8.5m) in performance related add-ons.
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Other strikers to snub Newcastle this summer
Earlier in the summer, Newcastle saw both Liam Delap and Joao Pedro snub them in order to join Chelsea. Thereafter, the club missed out on Hugo Ekitike, despite submitting a bid to Eintracht Frankfurt. The player ended up choosing Liverpool.
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Newcastle have remained interested in Wissa all summer
Brentford's Yoane Wissa will once again be absent from the squad this weekend for the team's matchweek 3 Premier League clash. The player has been a target of Newcastle throughout the summer and has not played for Brentford yet this season.