Here’s the latest on Newcastle United’s striker pursuit, summarized
Newcastle’s Striker Ambitions: Woltemade and a £60m ‘Extraordinary’ Target
Newcastle United have secured what promises to be a club-record signing, landing Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade for a fee reportedly around £64 million—£60 m up front plus about £4 m in add-ons—though figures vary slightly by source . The deal is seen as a direct response to Alexander Isak’s uncertain future, with Woltemade expected to undergo a medical imminently
Despite securing Woltemade, the club isn’t stopping there. Reports confirm that Newcastle are moving quickly to land a second striker—identified as a “£60 m extraordinary” addition alongside Woltemade. That player is Jørgen Strand Larsen, currently at Wolves. Newcastle have lodged a renewed £60 million bid after previous attempts of £50 m and £55 m were rebuffed. The Norway international is valued highly by Wolves and seen as integral to their plans, although the striker is reportedly open to the idea of a switch
The Shields Gazette further adds that personal terms with Strand Larsen have already been agreed, and Newcastle could soon escalate their offer to meet Wolves’ demand Meanwhile, TBR Football corroborates that Newcastle remains hopeful of finalizing deals for both Strand Larsen and Yoane Wissa even after Woltemade’s arrival
Summary of Developments
| Player | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Woltemade | Agreed, medical imminent | ~£64 m (plus add-ons) |
| Jørgen Strand Larsen | Bid renewed, personal terms in place | £60 m (offer renewed) |
In short, Newcastle are clearing out their striker needs with Woltemade already secured and Strand Larsen hot on his heels—two high-impact signings set to reshape Eddie Howe’s attacking options.
Let me know if you’d like to dig into either target’s playing style or how this reshapes Newcastle’s forward structure!
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