Nick Woltemade in action for Germany, with Leeds Badge in circular inset
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Henry Green
Sat 30 August 2025 13:30, UK
Leeds United welcome Newcastle to Elland Road on Saturday, looking to get over a dreadful week away from home.
Their opponents have also struggled this season, conceding a last-second goal to lose 3-2 against Liverpool last time out in the Premier League.
Much like Newcastle, Leeds have also faced a battle to sign strikers, and despite the arrival of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Leeds could still look to bring in one more forward.
Newcastle have been fighting to keep hold of Alexander Isak this summer, but the big-money arrival of Nick Woltemade could change their plans.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke gives a thumbs up
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Nick Woltemade won’t be in the Newcastle squad
Farke’s side are still hoping to complete more signings in the coming days, with Bilal El Khannouss on Leeds’ radar.
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Leeds have lost Patrick Bamford after he spent seven years at Elland Road, and Illan Meslier could also leave.
The Magpies are also looking to further add to their attack, with Jorgen Stand Larsen on their shortlist of strikers after signing Woltemade.
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2.82 Expected goals 0.16
18 Shots 3
594 Passes 279
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Early team news is coming out of Elland Road ahead of the late Saturday kick-off, with Newcastle’s £65million signing, Woltemade, not part of the squad, according to Florian Plettenberg.
The news is a huge boost for the Peacocks, who showed defensive instability against Arsenal as they conceded five goals.
With new signings bedding in, the Whites have an opportunity to make the game against the Geordies a lot tighter, with injuries hitting Eddie Howe hard, too.
Plettenberg, from Sky Sports Germany, also confirmed that Woltemade would wear the shirt number 27.
Leeds playing Newcastle at the perfect time
The likes of Noah Okafor have had a chance to bed in at Leeds, and he could make his first start against Newcastle.
A lot of uncertainty on and off the pitch surrounds the Geordies, and Farke can take plenty of optimism from their situation.
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21 Draws 21
155 Goals scored 139
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Leeds have also amassed an impressive record against the Magpies in the past.
Newcastle’s lack of attacking threat means that the Peacocks have an ideal opportunity to get a result, and should they lose, it could prove costly at the end of the season.
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