Barcelona declined transfer offer for forward Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United

FC Barcelona declined an opportunity to sign forward Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United during the summer transfer window. The proposal reached the Spanish club late, arriving after management had already committed to signing Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal. Woltemade, who joined Newcastle from Stuttgart for 75 million euros, sought a move following a period of diminishing form. He eventually secured a loan agreement with Juventus that runs through 30 June 2027. Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick enters the new campaign with Raphinha, Gabriel Jesus, and Hamza Abdelkarim as his primary options for the number nine position following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

• 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona turned down chance to sign 24-year-old Newcastle United loanee