Hansi Flick reportedly wants Barcelona to sign 24-year-old German international Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Nick Woltemade is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window. So, the 24-year-old Newcastle United centre-forward has emerged as a target for the Blaugrana.
The latest report has revealed that Hansi Flick is the driving force behind Barcelona’s move for the Bremen native. While the Catalan giants have shown interest in Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, they have acknowledged that signing them “is financially impossible given the club’s current economic situation” going into the summer transfer window.
How has Nick Woltemade fared at Newcastle United?
Nick Woltemade has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Newcastle United from VfB Stuttgart in a deal worth £69 million last summer. While the 24-year-old was hot off the blocks at St. James’ Park, he has struggled in recent months, scoring only one goal in his last 19 outings across all competitions.
The German international has managed ten goals and four assists in 42 appearances across all competitions for Newcastle United thus far. However, Woltemade’s recent struggles have created widespread speculation surrounding his future. Despite the goalscoring woes, the player’s stock remains high, with recent reports linking him with a return to the Bundesliga. However, Barcelona will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
La Liga adventure beckons?
Barcelona’s interest in Nick Woltemade is understandable. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window, as Robert Lewandowski is in the twilight of his career. While Ferran Torres has been solid in the 2025/26 season, the Catalan giants need a recognised striker.
Several candidates, including Omar Marmoush, have thus emerged on Barcelona’s wishlist, with Woltemade also a viable target. The latest report has revealed that Hansi Flick is the driving force behind the Catalan club’s potential move for the Newcastle United striker, as top targets like Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will be “unattainable” in the summer transfer window.
Meanwhile, recent reports have claimed that Newcastle United may be open to cashing in on the 24-year-old German international. So, it will be interesting to see if Woltemade departs from St. James’ Park to move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
