Transfer wrap: Isak door open after Newcastle agree £70m striker deal? Simons to Spurs

Transfer of German likely to open door for Isak to join Liverpool

Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig   (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Newcastle have agreed a £70m deal for Stuttgart’s striker Nick Woltemade, who is due to have a medical on Tyneside on Friday morning. The 23-year-old’s transfer could open the door for Alexander Isak to secure his long-coveted move to Liverpool.

Woltemade has two Germany caps and loomed large on Bayern Munich’s shopping list this summer after scoring 17 goals in 33 appearances for Stuttgart last season. The fee includes £5m of add-ons.