Transfer roundup: Newcastle land striker Nick Woltemade in club-record £69m deal

Newcastle have signed the German forward Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart in a club-record deal reportedly worth £69m.

The 23-year-old’s deal eclipses the £63m Newcastle paid for Alexander Isak three years ago when the Sweden striker, now wanted by Liverpool, became the club’s most expensive player.

Woltemade came through Werder Bremen’s academy and became their youngest Bundesliga debutant in 2020 at the age of 17. He joined Stuttgart last year and scored 17 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions

Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager, said: “We are delighted to get Nick’s signing over the line so quickly. He fits the profile for exactly what we have been looking for to add to our attacking options.

“He’s strong in a lot of areas – he has great technical ability and has proven himself to be a real threat in one of Europe’s top leagues – but he’s also still at an age where he has plenty of room to develop and grow here.“

Capped twice by Germany, the 1.98-metre forward has been called up for the World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland in September. “It’s a big step in my life to leave Germany but everybody has welcomed me so well and it already feels like family,” Woltemade said.

“I have a really good feeling from speaking to the head coach that this is the right place for me to find my best level … From the first contact, I felt like the club really wanted me and had big plans for me.”

View image in fullscreen Nicolò Savona played 40 times for Juventus after making his debut in August 2024. Photograph: EPhotopress/Shutterstock

Nottingham Forest have signed the defender Nicolò Savona from Juventus on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old played 40 times for Juventus after making his debut in August 2024.

Savona, an Italy Under-21s international – who was called into the senior squad last November – told the Forest website: “I am very excited to be here. It is a new experience for me as a person and a player. It is such a historic club and the move is a dream come true.”

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Fulham have confirmed the Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira has joined Palmeiras.

The former Manchester United player’s switch to the Brazilian side ends a three-year stay at Craven Cottage, where he made 119 appearances for the club.

He told the Fulham website: “From the first day at Fulham, I felt at home. Thank you to my teammates, staff, and fans for every moment. After three years, I leave proud of what we achieved together. Fulham will always be part of me.”

Aberdeen have completed the signing of 19-year-old Celtic left-back Mitchel Frame for an undisclosed fee. The Scotland Under-19 international, who played for the Hoops in a Champions League win over Feyenoord in 2023, has signed a four-year deal.

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