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Newcastle United proposed a player swap deal for Felix Nmecha

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:36 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Newcastle United proposed a player swap deal for Felix Nmecha

Summary

Newcastle United attempted to acquire Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha during the summer transfer window. The English club proposed a swap deal that included Nick Woltemade and a cash payment to facilitate the transfer. Borussia Dortmund management declined the offer, confirming that Nmecha remains an essential part of the club's plans for the upcoming season. Nmecha is currently under contract with the Bundesliga club through the summer of 2030. Despite the interest from Newcastle United, the midfielder did not move during the summer window.

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•Newcastle United proposed a swap involving Nick Woltemade and cash for Felix Nmecha.
•Borussia Dortmund rejected the offer to sign the midfielder.
•Felix Nmecha is under contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2030.
•Dortmund views Nmecha as a key member of the team for the current season.

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6:36 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle proposed Nmecha-Woltemade swap deal to Dortmund

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Felix Nmecha was heavily linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund during the summer transfer window, but ultimately remained at the Bundesliga club.Newcastle United were among the clubs interest...
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