Newcastle closing in on Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade

Stuttgart confirmed on their website on Thursday evening they have received an offer from an unnamed European club for the player.

Nick Woltemade, centre, could join Newcastle. Pic: PA

Newcastle’s summer-long pursuit of a striker could be set to end amid reports they are close to signing Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart, possibly paving the way for Alexander Isak’s exit from Tyneside.

Isak is effectively on strike in a bid to force through a switch to Liverpool and with Callum Wilson joining West Ham, Newcastle have started their Premier League campaign without a recognised striker.