Chelsea are reportedly considering signing Newcastle United ahead Nick Woltemade, as per a current report.
After letting Alexander Isak go away, the Magpies determined to bolster the frontline by buying the German and Yoane Wissa final summer time. Though the previous Stuttgart star loved a vibrant begin at St James’ Park, he has didn’t proceed the momentum.
Eddie Howe has even been utilizing Woltemade as a midfielder in current months. However, Wissa has struggled to showcase his greatest this season, with persistent health issues being one of many most important causes.
General, Woltemade has netted 10 objectives and registered 4 assists in 45 appearances throughout all competitions this marketing campaign. Now, as per a current report (by way of Fichajes), regardless of the 24-year-old’s current below-average performances, Chelsea have registered their curiosity in signing him.
Newcastle beforehand expressed their curiosity in signing Liam Delap earlier than the Englishman determined to maneuver to Stamford Bridge final summer time. Nevertheless, he has struggled to search out his toes in West London, so the Blues are planning to incorporate the previous Ipswich City star in a part-exchange deal to signal Woltemade.
Nevertheless, buying Woltemade received’t be easy, as Bayern Munich are additionally considering him; however, Stuttgart are open to bringing him again.
Having lately moved to St James’ Park, Woltemade, valued at round £56m by Transfermarkt, nonetheless has a contract till 2031. Subsequently, Newcastle are more likely to wish to recoup the switch payment they paid to signal him final summer time.
Woltemade to Chelsea
Woltemade is a 6ft 6in tall, technically gifted centre-forward, however can also be environment friendly within the artistic midfield place. He’s good within the air, can play via passes between the traces, and is environment friendly in ending off his possibilities.
Though the ahead has didn’t showcase his greatest this season, he’s nonetheless very younger and has loads of time on his aspect to achieve his full potential.
So, he is likely to be a shrewd acquisition for Chelsea ought to they buy him for an affordable payment. Nevertheless, it’ll be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the West London membership finally make a concrete method to safe his companies this summer time.
