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‘A quicker Peter Crouch!’ – Newcastle told they’ve overpaid for ‘trip into the unknown’ Nick Woltemade to tee up Alexander Isak’s Liverpool move
31.08.2025
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Aditya Gokhale
Newcastle United have sealed the signing of Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade for a reported £69 million ($93m), but the deal has already raised eyebrows. Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann has labelled the move “a trip into the unknown” and claimed the Magpies have overpaid, with the transfer also paving the way for Alexander Isak to join Liverpool.
Newcastle pay £69m to sign Stuttgart striker Woltemade
Hamann calls deal ‘too much’ and ‘unknown gamble’
Move expected to clear way for Isak’s £130m Liverpool switch
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