Juventus have made contact with Newcastle United to ask about Nick Woltemade, with the striker emerging as one of the club’s options as they prepare for Jonathan David’s departure.
Softfootball understands that Juventus remain in active talks over a potential loan move for Woltemade, with the player keen on joining the Italian giants.
Woltemade is not the only option being discussed, with Joshua Zirkzee also on Juventus’ shortlist.
The Italian club are looking to bring in a new striker with David set to leave, and the final stages of the transfer window could see Juventus accelerate their efforts to find a replacement.
Zirkzee has become available for a potential loan after Fiorentina opened negotiations with Manchester United over a temporary deal until the end of the season. The proposed agreement could include an option for Fiorentina to make the transfer permanent next summer.
Softfootball previously reported that Zirkzee is among the senior players most likely to leave Manchester United this summer after struggling to establish himself as a regular starter.
Juventus are now assessing whether Woltemade or Zirkzee would be the best solution for their attack.
Negotiations are taking place over a deal that would see Zirkzee join Fiorentina on loan until the end of the season, with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer.
An agreement is not close yet, but there is optimism that the parties can reach a solution before the 1 September transfer deadline.
Zirkzee has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, particularly in Italy, where he previously impressed with Bologna. Manchester United signed him from Bologna for £36.5 million in 2024, but he has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter.
Woltemade’s willingness to move to Turin is an important factor, while negotiations with Newcastle remain ongoing regarding the structure of a possible loan.
With Jonathan David’s exit creating an immediate need, Juventus are pushing to secure a new striker before the transfer window closes, with Woltemade currently one of the leading options alongside Zirkzee.
