Manchester United and Newcastle United don enter another transfer wahala, this time na because of Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade.
Even though both clubs still dey chase RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, dem don shift eye enter another hot striker wey dey ball for Bundesliga.
Man United, Newcastle Dey Drag Woltemade
According to report from The Sun, Manchester United don put Stuttgart forward, Woltemade, inside their list of people wey fit enter Old Trafford this summer.
But e no go easy, as Newcastle United don also show serious interest for di same player. Both clubs dey prepare serious bid to carry di 22-year-old striker go Premier League.
Earlier, Bayern Munich bin dey lead di race to sign Woltemade, but since dem don just sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool, dem fit reduce dia energy for this one.
Stuttgart no wan sell am cheap. Dem dey demand at least £40 million before dem go even reason to let am go. Woltemade still get contract with dem until summer of 2028.
Woltemade Stats For 2024/25 Season
Di German striker don attract big attention after e perform well for Stuttgart. For him first full season, e score 17 goals inside 33 games, including five goals inside DFB-Pokal wey dem later win.
Na this kind sharp performance wey don make clubs like Man United and Newcastle dey para to sign am sharp-sharp.
Why Dem Dey Look For New Strikers?
Both Manchester United and Newcastle dey seriously find striker before di transfer window go close on September 1.
New United coach Ruben Amorim dey look for strong replacement for Rasmus Hojlund, who don dey struggle for form and fitness. Even though dem first target na Benjamin Sesko, dem still dey keep eye open for backup options like Woltemade.
Dem bin reason Aston Villa man Ollie Watkins before, but Sesko don become di main focus. If Sesko deal fail, Woltemade go quickly enter top of di list.
Newcastle Problem Don Double
For Newcastle, dem first plan na to find replacement for Callum Wilson wey don waka comot last season. But now, another palava don land — Alexander Isak don reportedly agree personal terms with Liverpool.
Even though Newcastle no wan sell Isak, dem know say if Liverpool drop big money, anything fit happen before transfer window close.
So right now, dem dey scramble to make sure dem no go enter season without solid number nine. Woltemade don become one of di people dem dey reason.
Final Word
As transfer window dey boil, Man United and Newcastle go need make sharp decisions. Whether na Sesko or Woltemade dem go finally land, one thing sure — both teams must upgrade their attack if dem wan compete well this season.