With Max Eberl having already confirmed that Nicolas Jackson will leave the club at the end of his loan spell, the focus at the Säbener Straße is now turning to possible alternatives – and an old acquaintance is back in the spotlight: Nick Woltemade
The German international is currently under contract at Newcastle United, but could leave the club after just one year. As the Telegraph reports, a sale in the summer is a realistic scenario. The 24-year-old’s performances in the Premier League have recently come under increasing criticism. Seven goals in 30 games are considered too few by the ambitious Magpies, and Woltemade has also been publicly questioned on several occasions
Criticism in England – „not fit for the Premier League“
In addition to the bare figures, it is above all the playing aspects that are the focus of criticism. Woltemade is accused of a lack of penetration, a lack of presence in aerial duels and not being dangerous enough when finishing. Many fans and experts even go so far as to classify him as „not Premier League-capable“
There also seems to be a clear internal trend at Newcastle. According to the report, manager Eddie Howe has already given the green light for a sale and is looking to sign a new attacker in the summer. Interestingly, Bayern loanee Nicolas Jackson is also being touted as a possible candidate in this context, who is said to have no prospects there following his return to Chelsea FC
The situation at the Magpies is also influenced by Howe’s unclear future, with the coach himself under pressure, which is apparently prompting Newcastle to consider flexible solutions – such as a loan of Woltemade
Loan model as possible Bayern solution
This is exactly where FC Bayern could come into play. The Munich club had already looked closely at Woltemade in the summer of 2025, but a transfer did not materialise. According to consistent reports, there is still interest in principle
However, the attacker is not currently a top priority at the Isar, although that could change quickly – especially if Newcastle are willing to loan the player out initially. Such a model would fit in perfectly with Bayern’s transfer strategy, who are once again looking for a flexible solution for the role behind Harry Kane after the Jackson experiment
A loan with an option to buy, possibly for the summer of 2027, would minimize the financial risk and at the same time allow Woltemade to be evaluated under different conditions, because it is also clear that his role at Newcastle differs significantly from that at his former club Stuttgart, where he was more involved in the combination play
This could provide FC Bayern with a second chance – and Woltemade with the opportunity to prove himself again at the highest level.