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‘Worst signing’ Nick Woltemade could be offered shock lifeline at Champions League club

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Nick Woltemade has been tipped to complete a sensational loan switch to Como as he looks to revive his career . The German striker endured a difficult first season at Newcastle following his club-record £69million move from Stuttgart last summer. Woltemade was Newcastle’s club-record signing from VfB Stuttgart last summer Getty After scoring four goals in his first five Premier League games, Woltemade then suffered a dip in form. The 24-year-old went on to net just four more times in the league last term, only one of which came in 2026. Woltemade’s struggles saw him face some stinging criticism, including being branded the worst signing in Premier League history . His woes came in a trying season for Newcastle collectively, as they finished a disappointing 12th – with manager Eddie Howe since departing St James’ Park amid a summer exodus . Serie A switch? With Woltemade struggling to make his mark in his first year in English football, it remains to be seen whether he will be given a s