New Chelsea transfer target breaks silence as Hugo Ekitike alternative passes £25m audition

New Chelsea transfer target breaks silence as Hugo Ekitike alternative passes £25m audition Newspoint | 14/06/2025 03:39:14

Nick Woltemade has provided an update on his future at VfB Stuttgart. The 23-year-old striker has recently emerged as a potential target for Chelsea as in the summer transfer window.

Woltemade, who sees his contract at the MHP Arena expire in June 2028, featured 28 times in the Bundesliga this season, . Playing a key role in Sebastian Hoeneß's side, he helped Stuttgart finish ninth.

The Germany Under-21 international's impressive performances didn't go unnoticed, . According to , the Blues recently contacted Woltemade's entourage to enquire about a potential transfer.

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The report claims that the west Londoners have been monitoring the striker for a while, and . It's said that there's no release clause in Woltemade's deal.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday evening, provided an update on his future after netting a hat-trick against Slovenia in the group stage of this summer's European Under-21 Championship.

As quoted by , Woltemade said: "I think that's part of it. It wouldn't be ideal if the clubs' scouts didn't have that on their radar. But now I'm with the U-21s, and .

"I was able to score three goals again today, and that's the most important thing for me right now," added the Chelsea target. "Those are all things that I'm not really thinking about right now. I'm not thinking about my personal future at the moment."

As it stands, it remains to be seen whether or not Chelsea try to sign Woltemade, but he appears to be a more affordable option than Hugo Ekitike. football.london understands that before signing Liam Delap.

Despite having already welcomed the England Under-21 international to Stamford Bridge, . It's said that Chelsea have been locked in negotiations over a deal, with the Bundesliga outfit demanding £85m.

football.london understands that if Eintracht Frankfurt don't budge then it's 'very unlikely' the west Londoners will push to sign the 22-year-old. Markus Krosche recently revealed that the German club are under no pressure to sanction Ekitike's departure.

Speaking to , the Eintracht Frankfurt CEO said: "If the price isn’t right, then he’ll just stay with us. We don’t have to sell Hugo."