Juventus seek striker alternatives after Woltemade concerns
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 12:32 · Archive
Juventus are reportedly looking for alternative strikers after expressing concerns about loanee Nick Woltemade's recent performances.
Juventus are looking for alternative strikers in the January transfer window, according to reports in Italy. Newcastle United loanee Nick Woltemade, who joined the Italian club on a season-long loan in the summer, has reportedly raised concerns in the Juventus camp with his recent performances. ChronicleLive reports that Woltemade missed an open goal from six yards in a Nations League clash against Serbia during the international break, something that reportedly worried Juve and prompted them to seek replacements.
The Serie A giants do not see Woltemade as a centre-forward in the traditional sense and are looking for an out-and-out forward to compete with Kolo Muani. Shields Gazette describes Woltemade as a 'problem case' for the club ahead of their Europa League fixture.
Despite seeking replacements, Juventus do not have a get-out clause in Woltemade's loan deal. ChronicleLive understands the club must therefore pay all of his £150,000-plus weekly salary until the end of the loan period. Woltemade has featured five times in all competitions for Juventus so far, scoring once in the Europa League.
How it is being reported
- Nick Woltemade under pressure - Italian media incredibly harsh on Newcastle United manNick Woltemade has been described as a “problem case” for Juventus ahead of their Europa League clash tonight.Shields Gazette · 15 Oct, 12:00
- Nick Woltemade dealt blow as Juventus take action after teammate's commentsNick Woltemade joined Juventus on loan from Newcastle in the summer transfer windowChronicleLive · 14 Oct, 13:44
In this story: Nick Woltemade · Juventus · Newcastle United · Kolo Muani · Germany · Serbia
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