Woltemade's Juventus future uncertain after poor Germany display

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 09:19 · Archive

Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade faces questions about his Juventus future after a poor performance for Germany.

Newcastle United loaned striker Nick Woltemade to Juventus in the summer on a season-long deal without an option for the Italian club to make the move permanent. The 24-year-old has scored one goal in four appearances for the Serie A side since joining in August.

Woltemade's loan move came after Newcastle signed him for £69million to replace Alexander Isak, who departed to Liverpool. However, his performance in Germany's UEFA Nations League clash against Serbia during the recent international break has raised concerns at Juventus. He missed an open goal from close range, despite Germany winning 2-0, and Italian media have criticised his display.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are now targeting additional striker reinforcements and considering alternative options including Mateo Retegui, Folarin Balogun and Antonio Raimondo ahead of the January transfer window. Chronicle Live reports that Juventus have no recall clause and must pay Woltemade's wages of over £150,000 per week until June, meaning they cannot simply return him to Newcastle. Meanwhile, Newcastle's recruitment team are assessing strikers ahead of future windows, with Woltemade's future at the club looking uncertain.

How it is being reported

• Nick Woltemade Juventus transfer truth amid media 'scrutiny' as early Newcastle United return claim madeNewcastle United transfers: The Italian media are already paving the way for Nick Woltemade’s exit from Juventus.Shields Gazette · 10 Oct, 09:00
• Newcastle United transfer stance on Nick Woltemade return as recall truth revealedThe Magpies will be open to the sale of Nick Woltemade in the summer with talk of a January return quashed on TynesideChronicleLive · 9 Oct, 10:01
• Newcastle United get transfer update as Nick Woltemade Germany incident causes concernNick Woltemade reportedly faces an uncertain future as the Newcastle United continues his loan spell with JuventusChronicleLive · 8 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Nick Woltemade · Newcastle United · Juventus · Germany · Serbia · Alexander Isak · Liverpool

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