Is Newcastle’s Latest Signing Ready To Replace Alexander Isak?
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BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY – AUGUST 26: Nick Woltemade of VfB Stuttgart celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the DFB Cup Round One match between Eintracht Braunschweig and VfB Stuttgart at Eintracht-Stadion on August 26, 2025 in Braunschweig, Germany. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann/Getty Images) Getty Images Newcastle United has finally made a big signing this summer. Literally. The Magpies’ new £69m addition stands at 6ft 6”. Nick Woltemade will be among the tallest players in the Premier League now that he has completed a move from Stuttgart and Newcastle needs the German forward to hit the ground running. It’s been a difficult summer for Newcastle. Last season, Eddie Howe’s team finished fifth, securing Champions League qualification for the second time in three seasons. The Magpies also won the Carabao Cup, ending the club’s long 70-year wait for a major piece of silverware. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29: Nick Woltemonde meets with Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe at the Newcastle United Training centre on August 29, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Newcastle United via Getty Images The hope on Tyneside was that this would give Newcastle a platform to continue building. However, the club struck out on many of its top targets including Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Hugo Ekitike, all of whom decided to join direct rivals in the Premier League. Matters got worse when it emerged Alexander Isak wants to depart St James’ Park. The Swedish striker has been Newcastle’s top scorer in each of the last three seasons and is considered one of the best centre forwards in English and European soccer. The Magpies planned on building around Isak for years to come. Woltemade’s arrival at St James’ Park is an indication that…
