Newcastle let Woltemade go: will BVB pounce now? | OneFootball

Nick Woltemade is allowed to leave Newcastle United this summer. The Magpies apparently no longer place much value on the services of the 24-year-old striker. Is this now Borussia Dortmund’s moment to strike?

Last summer, Nick Woltemade moved from VfB Stuttgart to England amid huge expectations. For a fee of 75 million euros, the Germany international chose Newcastle over Bayern Munich. The record champions had also made a serious effort to sign the Bremen-born forward.

But the high expectations were quickly followed by disappointment. Woltemade made a flying start in the Premier League, scoring four goals in his first five matches. However, in the following 28 appearances, he found the net only four more times. Now, the World Cup participant is once again facing a move.

Top clubs from across Europe interested

According to information from Caught Offside, the Magpies have given the 1.98-meter giant the green light to leave despite his contract running until 2031. According to the report, though, Woltemade is hardly short of potential suitors. In England, Premier League heavyweights Liverpool, Manchester United and Aston Villa are all said to be very interested. Atlético Madrid are also involved in the transfer race, while Borussia Dortmund are being mentioned from the Bundesliga as a possible new destination.

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However, a transfer to BVB would likely only become an option if Serhou Guirassy (30) were to announce his departure from Dortmund during this summer transfer window. The financial hurdle involved in signing Woltemade is high. Newcastle are reportedly aiming for a transfer fee of around 65 million euros. Alternatively, the English club are also offering a loan deal including an option to buy.

The 24-year-old may not be right at the top of the wish list for the interested clubs, but they are still expected to keep a very close eye on Woltemade’s situation in the coming weeks. So far, no concrete negotiations have taken place.

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