Newcastle United handed Nick Woltemade solution despite Michael Owen transfer claim |
Newcastle United handed Nick Woltemade solution despite Michael Owen transfer claim
The Magpies' expensive new front line isn't yet giving the club the kind of returns they'd hoped for
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Matheus Nunes of Manchester City controls the ball whilst under pressure from Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James' Park on March 07, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Newcastle United's new strikers are yet to show their best in a difficult season, with Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa sharing just 13 goals in all competitions.
Woltemade has yet to score a league goal in 2026, and Eddie Howe's blunt attack has caused him major headaches this season as the team languish in 12th place going into the international break.
Ex-Magpie Michael Owen thinks that the club should seek another transfer solution - but some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section are still torn on whether Howe is using........