Juventus Agree Nick Woltemade Terms: Newcastle Loan Could Replace Jonathan David

The next hurdle is an agreement between the clubs, with Juventus and Newcastle negotiating the structure and fee for what is expected to be a loan transfer.

The move has accelerated as Juventus prepare for Jonathan David’s departure to Atlético Madrid, with the Canadian striker closing in on a loan move of his own.

Woltemade has emerged as a serious option for Juventus alongside Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee. Juventus had already opened discussions with Newcastle over a loan structure, with reports indicating that a fee in the region of €5 million had been discussed.

Why Juventus want Woltemade

The 24-year-old German forward is an intriguing fit for Juventus because of his size, versatility and ability to operate as a central forward.

Woltemade joined Newcastle from VfB Stuttgart in 2025 for a reported club-record £69 million, but his first season in England was less productive than expected. He finished the campaign with 11 goals in 51 appearances, including eight Premier League goals.

A temporary move to Serie A could therefore give him an opportunity to rebuild his momentum while allowing Newcastle to protect their long-term investment.

Before his move to England, Woltemade had enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with Stuttgart, scoring 12 Bundesliga goals and helping the club win the DFB-Pokal. His performances also earned him a Germany senior-team debut and the Golden Boot at the 2025 European Under-21 Championship.

Newcastle still have one major decision to make

Although Woltemade wants the Juventus move, Newcastle still have to decide whether they can afford to let their record signing leave.

The Magpies are working on attacking reinforcements of their own, and reports indicate that a Woltemade departure could be linked to Newcastle securing a replacement before the deadline.

That makes the negotiations more complicated than simply agreeing a loan fee.

Newcastle are reportedly discussing a deal worth around £5 million for the loan, although the final structure remains under negotiation.

Woltemade vs Zirkzee: Juventus' final choice

Woltemade is not Juventus' only option.

The club have also been negotiating with Manchester United over Joshua Zirkzee, who has made it clear he wants to leave Old Trafford. Juventus have explored a loan with a potential purchase clause for the Dutch striker.

That leaves Juventus with two distinctly different profiles.

Woltemade's advantage is that Juventus have already secured his willingness to move, meaning the focus can now shift almost entirely toward reaching an agreement with Newcastle.

The final hours could decide everything

The timing is crucial.

Jonathan David's move to Atlético is opening the door for Juventus to bring in another striker, and Woltemade has now moved from being a potential target to a player who has agreed personal terms with the Italian club.

The remaining question is whether Juventus and Newcastle can settle the loan fee and conditions quickly enough.

If they do, Woltemade could arrive in Turin just days after his future at Newcastle appeared uncertain.

For Juventus, it would be a relatively low-risk way of adding a physically imposing forward.

For Woltemade, it could be the opportunity to reset his career after a difficult first season in England.

And for Newcastle, the decision could determine whether their £69m record signing gets another chance at St James' Park—or rebuilds his reputation in Serie A.