With Alexander Isak’s future unresolved and Anthony Gordon suspended, Woltemade arrives to bulk up Newcastle’s forward options for the weeks ahead.
For tonight, expect the visitors to lean on pace and industry from the wide areas and a focal point through the middle.
Will Osula is the likeliest to lead the line, with the creative burden again falling on Bruno Guimaraes behind him. Although Anthony Elanga could also be key.
Newcastle have broken their transfer record to land striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart on a six-year deal.
The 6ft 6in Germany international will wear No 27 but he isn’t registered in time to play today.
At 23, he’s more than just a target man—comfortable linking play, tidy in tight spaces and coming off a breakout season in the Bundesliga.
One for Eddie Howe soon, just not this evening.
It’s been a rollercoaster start for Daniel Farke’s side on their return to the top flight.
The Whites edged Everton on opening day thanks to a late Lukas Nmecha penalty but have since been humbled at Arsenal and dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Sheffield Wednesday.
Elland Road has been a fortress, though — they are unbeaten in 21 league games here.
Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's live coverage from Elland Road as Leeds United host Newcastle United in today's late Premier League kick-off.
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