Newcastle United have no intention of selling Nick Voltemed cheaply this summer, and have no interest in a move.
This is according to journalist Christian Falk, Via FCB Inside. The BILD journalist speaks about the Newcastle striker on his 'Bayern Insider' podcast.
FCB Inside report that reports are linking Voltemed with a return to Germany this summer thanks to a report from England.
In mid-February it was reported that Newcastle were ready to release Woltemaid after only one season. The website then claimed the Magpies would be sold for €35-40m.
€70m current value
This is a far cry from the €75 million paid for the 24-year-old last summer, and the issue immediately attracted attention in Germany, where Bayern's level of interest became a topic of discussion.
The German giants were determined to sign Woltemade last summer, but ultimately lost out because Newcastle were willing to spend such a huge sum on him. However, Voltameda remains a player on their radar.
However, Falk wants to pour cold water on the latest reports. According to his knowledge, Newcastle have no intention of selling.
"Newcastle do not wish to put the player up for sale at the moment," he said.
He also revealed that Voltamede is determined to establish itself in Newcastle. He is looking to earn a starting spot at the World Cup between now and the end of the season.
There is a possibility of a transfer in the future, but this is a long-term goal. He remains open to Bayern, as he was last year, but a transfer is unlikely in the near future.
“The next step after that would be a move to a Premier League club that plays a little higher in the table – or perhaps a return to the Bundesliga at some point,” he said.
Newcastle exit claim strange
At first glance the claim that Newcastle will be sold cheaply also seems ridiculous. Apart from the fact that they will lose around €30 million on the striker, this sale figure makes no sense.
Transfermarkt still values the striker at €70 million. And this comes after some disappointing months.
It seems odd to consider a sale anyway, as Voltemed has 10 goals and four assists in 42 games this season.
Although he has only managed one goal in his last 19 games, Newcastle's own struggles have contributed to that decline. In fact, it seems that Eddie Howe is still unsure how to utilize the summer signing effectively.
It is far more likely to focus on resolving him rather than selling him cheaply for Bayern's benefit.
