Bayern Monitor Newcastle’s Woltemade as Harry Kane Successor Option

Bayern Munich are keeping watch on Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade as they consider long-term options to succeed Harry Kane, with the Germany international currently attempting to establish himself on loan at Juventus.

What changed for the club

Woltemade joined Newcastle from Stuttgart last summer and produced eight Premier League goals in his first campaign, but his output fell after the New Year. He scored twice in the second half of the season before leaving on deadline day for Juventus.

The 24-year-old had also made two appearances for Newcastle this season before his departure, including an assist in the 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Bayern had previously been confident that Woltemade would move to Munich before Newcastle completed his signing. There is now a belief that his difficult spell in England and Italy could make a future deal less expensive.

European football analyst Andy Brassell said he still expected Woltemade to join Bayern eventually, adding that the German champions may feel they can secure him at a substantially reduced price if his current situation does not improve.

Competition context

Bayern’s interest is shaped by Kane’s age as well as his continued goalscoring record. The 33-year-old recently became the quickest player to reach 100 goals for Bayern, but the club are assessing who could lead the line in the years ahead.

Woltemade has made a quiet start at Juventus, where he is working alongside fellow forward Randal Kolo Muani. He has played only 44 minutes across two substitute appearances and has not registered a shot on target from three attempts.

Juventus are trying to reshape their attacking unit, leaving both Woltemade and Kolo Muani seeking form. Bayern plan to follow the striker’s development during his Italian loan before determining whether to turn their interest into a formal approach.

• Woltemade is 24 and remains a Germany international.
• He scored eight Premier League goals in his debut Newcastle season.
• His Juventus record so far stands at two substitute outings and 44 minutes played.

What is scheduled next

Woltemade’s next opportunity to make an impact is Juventus’ Europa League opening match at home to NEC Nijmegen. A productive European campaign could help him regain momentum in Turin and strengthen his standing among leading clubs across the continent.