Newcastle joins late matches to sign £45m ‘machine’

Despite all the dramas plagued Newcastle United throughout the summer transfer window, Eddie Howe will be happy with the Lions share in his club business.
Newcastle went from a frustrating start to the 2024/25 campaign and qualified for the Champions League, finished fifth in the Premier League and also beat Wembley’s Liverpool to lift the Calaba Cup.
But after the curtains were cloaked in the season of success, the feeling-good factor disappeared, and a series of failed bids failed to ease the mood and then weaken a little.
It was a transfer window for loss, but Newcastle had already passed the weathering and now seems to stand out from the victory and strengthened throughout the park.
While the pursuit of the new striker has always been a baseless and fruitless thing, Newcastle has finally made progress, welcomed Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart to receive the club record fee.
Why Newcastle signed Woltemade
Although this is still a conjecture at this stage, all pointers suggest that Woltemade was welcomed by Newcastle when Alexander Isak’s replacement.
Newcastle’s free-scoring Talisman has posed a threat on Tyneside but has been radiated to secure a move to Premier League champion Liverpool for more than a month and seems to be getting his wish.
One blow, no doubt. After all, for Jamie Carragher of Sky Sports, Isak is “the best striker in the Premier League”. He scored 27 goals in all games, replacing him was considered a difficult task.
But Woltemade, 23, has all the tools to be the successor to the Swedish star. In all games last year, the 6-foot-6 forward scored 17 goals and provided 3 assists, with talented scout Jacek Kulig calling his “unstoppable” form in front of the goal.
Sure, it’s a great signing, but at this stage there is little evidence that Woltemade will run on the ground, especially since Newcastle plans to pass the signing No. 9 with Yoane Wissa of Brentford at the top.
Landing in the Germans is a good business, but Newcastle didn’t finish there. Indeed, Howe and Manchester United transfer officials have turned their attention to the players in the center to complete the game.
Newcastle in the final game of the player
Newcastle joined the late transfer quarrel for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is expected to move forward by Monday’s deadline, according to the arrested offside.
Gallagher, who was estimated at £45 million by the Spanish Giants a year ago, swapped the Premier League for La Liga Premier League just a year ago, is willing to quickly return to his homeland despite showing a lot of hope under the wing of Diego Simeone last year.
It is understood that Tottenham Hotspur is leading the game at this stage, but if the opportunity arises, Newcastle is ready to hit, and Crystal Palace and Manchester United are also interested.
Gallagher will bring to Newcastle
Now that Woltemade has arrived, Newcastle is in a better position to address future campaigns. However, his signature comes with a warning that ISAK will leave, and no matter you swipe it, it’s a big blow.
But Gallagher will only strengthen a deep and dynamic midfield squad and described as “like a machine” by former Chelsea teammate Moises Caicedo, and it’s clear that he’s supported by Premier League superstars.
And, he has a proven method of success in England’s top flight, showing technical skills, strength and energy over the years at Stamford Bridge, as well as his loans with West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace, usually covering the most distances in the race at Selhurst Park.
Newcastle lost Sandro Tonali and Joelinton to be injured after a painful defeat against Liverpool on Monday night, and Gallagher’s appearance will last for the injecting extra mass and effort against the Reds, who withered, wilted, crushed onto the ropes.
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Gallagher |
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Statistics (*Every match) |
22/23 |
23/24 |
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Competition (start) |
35 (18) |
37 (37) |
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Target |
3 |
5 |
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Assist |
1 |
7 |
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Completed by |
85% |
92% |
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Created great opportunities |
5 |
11 |
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Key Pass* |
0.6 |
1.4 |
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Dribble* |
0.7 (50%) |
1.0 (68%) |
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Ball Recycling* |
5.1 |
6.3 |
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Tackle* |
1.3 |
2.3 |
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Duel (win)* |
3.5 (45%) |
5.7 (50%) |
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Statistics via Sofascore |
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Gallagher has played a major role in the past year, playing 52 times and contributing to ten goals. His talents translate into Spanish life, and his ability to operate in various midfield roles in England represents himself.
Woltemade won 12 promises and potential in the Bundesliga last season, which did not generate a promise of failure in the Premier League, which many consider the toughest split on the continent as a whole.
But how did Gallagher’s skills on British soil be competed? He has performed his performances at three different clubs, all at different levels, and has shown his range while doing so.
There is no doubt that Woltemade will drop Tyneside with a strong expectation and he has a big boot to step in, but Gallagher just adds the midfield circle that has been so smooth and active, and his skills show that he will interact properly.
For those who scored 19 Premier League points in the Premier League last season, Woltemade actually had the chance to put campaign racing cars in front of the boat and play multiple games on the bench on the bench.
However, this should not be negative for Toon. Even with the potential Isak for sale, Newcastle recruits savvy recruits, and there are plenty of options to lift Howe’s system to another rig.



