£124m spent but Newcastle no closer to striker solution
Summary
Newcastle United has spent £124 million on two strikers, Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade, but they have not yet found a consistent goal scorer since losing Alexander Isak. Head coach Eddie Howe said team selections are based on training performance, not transfer fees, as Newcastle continues searching for a stable forward option.Key Facts
- Newcastle signed Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade last summer, spending a total of £124 million.
- Both players have struggled to become regular goal scorers for Newcastle.
- Alexander Isak left Newcastle for Liverpool for a British record £125 million.
- Callum Wilson also left Newcastle, increasing the need for effective new strikers.
- Nick Woltemade scored five goals in his first six starts and has a 23% shot conversion rate this season.
- Wissa missed much pre-season due to injury and scored only three goals since joining Newcastle.
- Coach Eddie Howe chooses players based on training and form, not transfer cost.
- Newcastle missed out on several other striker targets during a turbulent transfer period without a sporting director or chief executive.
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