UMVA has learned that Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade is on the verge of a major transfer, with three top clubs expressing concrete interest in the German international.
The 24-year-old's debut season at St James' Park was marred by struggles to find his footing, and sources close to the player suggest that there have been significant differences in opinion between Woltemade and manager Eddie Howe regarding his optimal position and role in the team.
Woltemade's spell at Newcastle is now seen as highly likely to be a short one, with Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, and Aston Villa all keeping a close eye on his situation. These clubs are expected to make approaches soon, with Newcastle open to offers.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Newcastle are keen on a permanent sale for around €65m, but it's likely that interested clubs will initially seek a loan with an option to buy. This development comes as no surprise, given that top clubs like Bayern Munich were keen on Woltemade before his move to Newcastle.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Woltemade's camp has not been entirely happy with how his development has been handled under Howe, with some uncertainty surrounding the manager's tactical plan and Woltemade's role within it. This lack of clarity has led many to speculate about Woltemade's long-term future at Newcastle.
Despite some dissenting voices suggesting that Woltemade's struggles are not abnormal and can be attributed to adapting to a new league and country, the prevailing view is that Woltemade's departure from Newcastle this summer is all but inevitable.
