Loan Deal Agreed
Juventus have agreed a season-long loan deal for Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade, as reported by BBC Sport. The Italian side had been among several European clubs interested in signing the 24-year-old before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
The agreement, which does not include an option to make the move permanent, was reached after a £3.5m deal was struck. Woltemade is now set to travel to Turin for a medical, according to Yahoo News New Zealand, citing Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, who reported with certainty that the player will join Juventus.
Background and Context
Woltemade joined Newcastle from Stuttgart in August 2025. Although he came off the bench to set up Yoane Wissa's goal in Newcastle's 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, the club's £69m record signing has only started one of new manager Matthias Jaissle's first three games to date.
Juventus had been in the market for a forward as Jonathan David looks set to join Atletico Madrid on loan. The Serie A club had also been in talks with Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, whose proposed move to Fiorentina was not completed. However, Juventus feel Woltemade is a better fit and, crucially, is also cheaper. The loan agreement does not include the obligation-to-buy clause Manchester United wanted with Zirkzee.
Path to the Move
BBC Sport previously reported that Newcastle's move for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo could pave the way for Woltemade to join the Serie A side. Fernandez-Pardo flew into Tyneside on Monday evening to finalise a move worth up to £55m.
According to Yahoo News New Zealand, Newcastle United's willingness to be open to a dry loan deal gave Juventus hope of moving for the Germany international, with Manchester United having expressed the demand for more guarantees in letting Zirkzee depart. Juventus had been pursuing a striker in recent days, and the deal with Newcastle progressed quickly once the player's approval was secured.
What It Means for the Player
The transfer will be very important for Woltemade, who has the chance to make a mark once again after a frustrating season with the Magpies, as reported by Yahoo News New Zealand. Initially, he may not be a regular starter upfront, but his arrival allows Italy coach Luciano Spalletti the chance to experiment more, as Woltemade can also play as a number ten.
Woltemade will arrive in Italy on Tuesday and undergo his medical, with Juventus looking to solve their attacking issue before the deadline.