Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reportedly instructed sporting director Deco to pursue Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade this summer.
The German forward joined Newcastle from Stuttgart in 2025 for £69 million but has yet to fully justify that investment.
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Woltemade has registered 10 goals and four assists in 42 appearances for Eddie Howe’s side, showing flashes of quality without becoming a dominant Premier League force.
Despite being under contract until 2031, Flick views the 24-year-old as a key piece in Barcelona’s evolving attack.
With Robert Lewandowski now 37 and Ferran Torres struggling for consistency, reinforcement at centre-forward is considered essential.
Flick Sees Tactical Fit in Woltemade
Flick reportedly believes Woltemade’s physical presence, hold-up play and aerial ability suit his tactical vision.
The Barcelona boss is keen to add a striker capable of dictating play, winning duels and offering an alternative when intricate passing moves stall.
While bigger-profile names such as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are admired internally, financial realities make those deals unrealistic.
Woltemade, though not a global superstar, is seen as capable of reshaping Barcelona’s attacking dynamic through intelligent movement and penalty-box presence.
However, Newcastle are not expected to entertain offers easily, reports Football 365.
Reports in Germany indicate the Magpies have no intention of selling, and the striker himself is not pushing for an exit.
If Barcelona are to secure Flick’s preferred target, they may need to present a compelling financial package to tempt Newcastle into negotiations.
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