In summer 2025, the transfer saga between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart over then-rising star Nick Woltemade captivated German football. However, both sides ultimately failed to reach an agreement, and the striker moved to England instead. Are the Munich club now preparing another attempt?

Newcastle United put 75 million euros on the table shortly before the close of the 2025 transfer window to prise Nick Woltemade away from VfB Stuttgart. This meant the Swabian club finally secured the transfer fee that Bayern Munich had previously been unwilling to pay.

Although an agreement had already been reached with the player himself, the two Bundesliga clubs could not find common ground in negotiations. The record champions' final offer reportedly amounted to 50 million euros plus a further five million in potential bonus payments.

While Bayern Munich watched Woltemade's further development with considerable skepticism, the DFB striker initially made a good start at Newcastle but then declined sharply. Recently, his career stalled, prompting him to move to Italy on loan with Juventus Turin.

However, Bayern Munich has not lost sight of Woltemade, according to Turkish transfer expert Ekrem Konur. The 24-year-old apparently still plays a role in the club's plans for the "post-Kane era."

Should Woltemade fail to establish himself in Turin, a return to Germany would be possible, Konur explained. In that case, the Bremen-born player would be significantly cheaper to acquire than a year ago.

Woltemade continues to struggle at Juventus

At Juventus, Woltemade certainly hasn't found his footing yet. He has been brought on as a late substitute twice so far, and the attacking player is still waiting for his first goal contribution.

Whether the former Stuttgart player still has a future at Newcastle remains unclear. Woltemade's training performances reportedly have not impressed new manager Matthias Jaissle. His contract with the Magpies remains valid until 2031.