Borussia Dortmund rival Bayern Munich in Nick Woltemade chase
Borussia Dortmund will reportedly compete with Bayern Munich in the race to sign 24-year-old German international Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United this summer.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Nick Woltemade is the subject of interest of Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window. So, the 24-year-old Newcastle United centre-forward has emerged as a target for the Bavarian outfit.
However, Bayern Munich will not be alone in the battle for Woltemade’s signature heading into the summer transfer window. Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also keen on signing the Bremen native. However, his prospective suitors do not want to break the bank to sign the Newcastle United striker.
How has Nick Woltemade fared at Newcastle United?
Nick Woltemade has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Newcastle United from VfB Stuttgart in a deal worth £69 million last summer. While the 24-year-old hit the ground running at St. James’ Park, he has struggled in recent months, scoring only one goal in his last 16 outings across all competitions.
The German international has managed ten goals and four assists in 39 appearances across all competitions for Newcastle United thus far. However, Woltemade’s recent struggles have created widespread speculation surrounding his future. Despite the goalscoring woes, the player’s stock remains high, with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
What next?
Widespread reports linked Nick Woltemade with Bayern Munich last summer, but a deal did not materialise. The continued interest makes sense, as Harry Kane is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the twilight of his career. So, Bayern Munich can do with a new striker, with Woltemade emerging as a viable target. Recent reports have claimed that the youngster is open to joining Bayern Munich.
As for Borussia Dortmund, Niko Kovac can do with an alternative to Serhou Guirassy, even though the Guinean striker has been excellent for the Bundesliga club. So, the Black and Yellows are scouring the market for a striker, with Woltemade emerging as a viable target.
However, while Woltemade is a target for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the two Bundesliga giants are not ready to cough up anywhere close to the £69 million Newcastle United paid to sign him from VfB Stuttgart last summer. With the duo eyeing a discounted deal, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 24-year-old German international.