Newcastle United have confirmed the signature of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart for a club-record fee.

Arne Slot congratulated Newcastle for signing striker Nick Woltemade ahead of Liverpool's potential new bid for Alexander Isak. The Magpies are reportedly on the verge of announcing their most expensive signing in club history after striking a £74 million deal with Stuttgart for the German striker. His arrival comes at a crucial moment for Eddie Howe’s squad, with Anthony Gordon suspended and Isak’s future hanging by a thread.

After a fraught and fruitless transfer saga involving the Bavarian giants, the towering striker is on his way to Tyneside for an astronomical fee

Lothar Matthaus backed Nick Woltemade’s Premier League move, highlighting Stuttgart’s transfer stance and why the striker suits English football.

Liverpool are reportedly ready to submit a British-record £130 million ($175m) bid for Alexander Isak as Newcastle close in on Nick Woltemade as a replacement. The Reds, who have been circling the Swedish forward all summer, are said to be moving closer to tabling an official offer this weekend, with The Telegraph claiming the next 48 hours will be crucial.