Newcastle United have VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade on their radar | OneFootball

Newcastle United have identified VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade as a summer transfer target after his RB Leipzig counterpart Benjamin Sesko rejected them, according to the Sun.

The Slovenian wants to join Manchester United ahead of a move to the St James’ Park club, and they are now looking elsewhere.

They could go for the £40 million-rated Woltemade. He featured for Germany at the European Under-21 Championship last month, notching six goals to help the team reach the final.

Woltemade was also in fine form for the Bundesliga club last season, scoring 17 times in 33 games, and he could be perfect for Newcastle.

The Magpies want a striker even if Alexander Isak stays beyond this summer, and the 23-year-old fits the bill given his style of play.

Woltemade is an excellent dribbler and a great passer, thanks to his exceptional vision. He also plays as a second striker, behind the striker in the number 10 role and on the left wing.

He has what it takes to complement Isak or replace the Sweden international striker, and manager Eddie Howe will hope the club can sign him after several failed transfer pursuits.

Liam Delap and Joao Pedro both opted to join Chelsea, Hugo Ekitike moved to Liverpool, while Brentford have refused to allow Yoane Wissa leave.

Woltemade is not the only player on their radar. Newcastle are also keeping tabs on Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz, and more targets could emerge in the coming weeks.