Newcastle Make New Transfer Plan As £69M Star Set To Leave

Newcastle United are set to be in the market for a striker this summer, as Football Insider reports that a transfer exit could spark a move in the coming weeks.

It comes as the Magpies look to reinforce the squad with more quality, after a disappointing Premier League campaign that saw the side finish mid-table.

Several exits are expected, with Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona just the first of a few deals that could help create space and funds for other deals in the market.

Another Newcastle star looks set to follow Gordon out of the club, with a plan now in place for a replacement.

As Newcastle prepare to ramp up their business this summer, Football Insider reports that an exit for Nick Woltemade is likely to come in the next few weeks.

The Germany international signed for £69 million last summer and was viewed as an ideal replacement for Alexander Isak, who left to join Liverpool after that deal was sealed.

Despite a quick start, Woltemade struggled, alongside fellow summer signing Yoane Wissa, as William Osula was given the nod ahead of the pair in the latter half of the campaign.

With the striker moves not exactly working out, it looks like an exit for the 24-year-old could be on the cards. The report describes a move as "likely", claiming that Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund remain interested in a deal.

Premier League rivals Aston Villa have been linked in recent weeks, but the report adds that he is not currently on their radar as they look to strengthen elsewhere in the squad.

It remains to be seen how much of that £69 million fee Newcastle could recoup this summer, but it could be a huge factor in what other moves the team could consider.

With an exit for Woltemade now likely, Football Insider adds that Newcastle's plan is to replace him with a young striker who has plenty of potential for the future.

It's the type of profile that plenty of clubs want, meaning there could be plenty of competition for the Magpies for some key targets over the summer transfer window.

Liam Delap could be one star they consider. The 23-year-old has struggled at Chelsea and looks set to leave this summer, but there are signs of quality with his spell at Ipswich Town the year before.

Newcastle are back in the market for a potential winger signing, after losing out in the race to sign Victor Munoz.

Other options could emerge in the coming weeks, but for now, it appears as though the priority is for wingers as direct replacements to Gordon in the forward line.

It may take an exit for someone like Woltemade to step up the interest in those strikers for the future.