Newcastle sign striker Nick Woltemade in club-record £69m deal as Liverpool prepare fresh bid for Alexander Isak

The Magpies confirmed the striker has joined on a 'long-term deal', with reports claiming the 23-year-old has pocketed Stuttgart £69 million ($93m). Now the 6ft 6in forward has expressed his delight at joining Eddie Howe's team.

He told Newcastle's website: "I'm really happy to be at this amazing club. From the first contact, I felt like the club really wanted me and had big plans for me. It's a big step in my life to leave Germany but everybody has welcomed me so well and it already feels like family. I have a really good feeling from speaking to the head coach that this is the right place for me to find my best level. I know the stadium from watching games on television - it looks amazing and I know the atmosphere is crazy. I'm really excited to play and start scoring goals here."

Now that Newcastle have finally bought a new striker, that could pave the way for wantaway talisman Alexander Isak to leave the club. Reports suggest Liverpool are preparing to bid £130 million ($175m) for the 25-year-old, meaning this eventful transfer saga could be drawing to a close. 

With Woltemade now a Newcastle player, all eyes will be on Liverpool to see if they make a new bid for Sweden international Isak before the transfer window shuts on September 1. Meanwhile, the Magpies also have their sights set on Brentford's Yoane Wissa if Isak departs.