Newcastle United player turning into a misfit quickly – Big doubts about suitability to manager

Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade is facing growing doubts about his tactical fit under manager Luciano Spalletti while on loan at Juventus. The German international joined the Italian club on a dry loan after Newcastle signed Matias Fernandez-Pardo, but he has yet to start a match in Serie A. Woltemade has been limited to four substitute appearances in league play, prompting questions regarding his ability to operate as a regular central goalscorer.

Italian outlets report that Spalletti may consider targeting a dedicated goalscorer in the January transfer window to complement Randal Kolo Muani. Sport Witness argues that Juventus poorly planned the signing by misprofiling Woltemade's strengths. However, the publication notes that the forward has shown positive flashes when introduced as a substitute against Cagliari and AC Milan.