Whilst Newcastle United fans everywhere were glued to their screens to see who they will play in this season’s Champions League, few could have expected the transfer bombshell about to land.
NUFCBlog had suggested Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade as a potential option earlier this month, not that there had been any strong links to the 6ft 6″ striker.
But the news from Craig Hope revealed that the 23-year-old is now set to sign, with others now confirming that a £65m deal is imminent – and we are still in the market for one more striker.
Wissa on, Larsen off?
According to Sky Sport’s Keith Downie, Yoane Wissa is still high on Newcastle United’s radar heading into the final days of the summer window.
And the current plans looks to be to play the Congolese forward alongside the incoming Woltemade: an exciting big man, little man partnership at Eddie Howe’s disposal.
The signing of Woltemade also looks to have put an end to our pursuit of Jørgen Strand Larsen, with Downie citing the players’ similar profiles as to why we’re not signing the pair of them.
🚨 Newcastle still want to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford — to play alongside Nick Woltemade.
🇳🇴 #NUFC won’t sign Woltemade & Jorgen Strand Larsen — too similar.
🇸🇪 Liverpool are now expected to come in with a Premier League record second offer for Alexander Isak, and the… pic.twitter.com/nHm1cE4le0— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 28, 2025
With how fast and suddenly we have announced this transfer, could the 23-year-old potentially be registered in time for the Leeds United game? He’ll have to be confirmed by midday on Friday if so.
…But what does this mean for Alexander Isak?
Signing Woltemade as well as Wissa would fulfill the owner’s ideals of having two new forwards brought in to facilitate any Alexander Isak sale.
And Downie also reveals that a fresh Liverpool bid is imminent. Writing on X, he commented
“Liverpool are now expected to come in with a Premier League record second offer for Alexander Isak, and the striker will get his wish…”
So this all but confirms that a bid exceeding the £115m the Reds already paid for Florian Wirtz is coming soon, but we’re none the wiser as to whether or not it will meet our £150m valuation.
Brentford could still play spoiler in all this: manager Keith Andrews has hinted that there’s little movement going on in West London in regards to them selling Wissa.
Quite simply, if they don’t sell Wissa to us, Isak could have to start getting comfortable on our bench for the next few months…
Everything suggests that Liverpools offer will be around £138m including add-ons. At that point, I would put the ball firmly in Isaks court and say their offer has fallen short of our valuation, however we will accept the offer if you submit a transfer request giving up your bonuses from us. Let’s see where his motivation really lies.
If he says no, no one can say it’s Newcastle “holding him hostage” and we have a fantastic forward line for the new season with Isak warming the bench as back-up, Happy days!
Toonarmyno1(Quote)
Oh I like this idea 🤣
kimtoon(Quote)
Toonarmyno1 :-
I like your thought process on this but think Newcastle will just want to get shot of someone who has been so disrespectful and disruptive, provided the price is suitable.
Screw Pool for as much as they can.
Joseph(Quote)
Looking forward to watching the big lad Welcome to Newcastle..
Alan(Quote)
A lot of newcastle’s big catches come out of the blue. Who’s to say the 2nd striker won’t be another sudden surprise and that they don’t have another bidder for Isak
Shane Henry(Quote)
Well the big lad is in toon now. Given his immaculate injury record, I’d hope he flies through his medical. Looks perfect to play with our other front players- Barnes and Elanga especially will suit him down to the ground- and in the air! Get this deal done ✔️
Joe(Quote)
Along with this bloke signing, I’ll be happy as a lark as a fan if they secure Wissa and Gallagher’s signature for much-needed midfield depth.
Ragnar34(Quote)
Fantastic signing ..he’s going to be superb once he’s bedded in ..
I’m still not struck on Gallagher and would much rather Mainoo if we are looking for another midfield player ..but would rather Lewis Miley having more minutes than either of them.
Please spend the remaining budget on Wissa ..then adios Isak ( thanks for nothing )
Hodgy(Quote)
Also screw Isak for as much as we can….
MrCollins(Quote)
Also screw Isak for as much as we can…
MrCollins(Quote)
Couldn’t agree more with that
DJ(Quote)