Hot rumour: is Newcastle star Nick Woltemade heading to BVB? | OneFootball

That would be a real transfer bombshell! Nick Woltemade (24) is extremely dissatisfied with his role at Newcastle United. Will Borussia Dortmund make their move now?

This is certainly not how Woltemade imagined his time with the Magpies. After his €75 million move from Stuttgart to Newcastle, he has been reduced to life as a luxury backup in England. At the start of this season, he was still a regular starter, but recently he has been alternating between the pitch and the bench. Last weekend, he finally found the net again in the 3–1 win over West Ham United – his first Premier League goal this year. Other than that, his only goal in 2026 came in the FA Cup in mid-February.

Frustration is therefore running deep in northeast England. According to information from the portal TeamTalk, Woltemade is pushing for an exit. Newcastle are not actively seeking a separation and are by no means ruling out continuing together, but according to the report, they are open to talks – provided the financial terms are right. However, the Magpies apparently prefer a loan deal for the ten-time international, whose contract with United still runs until 2031.

Competition from the Bundesliga

According to insiders, the club is aware that there is hardly any chance of immediately recouping the €75 million fee paid a year ago. As a result, the club is now examining other models, including a loan. But even a temporary departure would only be an option for Newcastle if the figures are right. The club is firmly refusing to let the player leave below market value or weaken its own position. Especially since they remain convinced of his enormous potential.

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The poker game over Woltemade is coming to a head. Borussia Dortmund in particular are stepping up their search for a striker, but they face prominent competition. VfB Stuttgart, above all, are eyeing a return for their former player in order to tackle the upcoming Champions League season with him. Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen are also lurking in the background as further interested parties.

But interest in the 24-year-old extends far beyond the Bundesliga. Atlético Madrid have also reportedly set their sights on Woltemade and are considering the 1.98-meter giant as part of their summer search for a striker.

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