In five appearances across all competitions for the Magpies, the Germany international has two goals and has started to assert himself. In a 2-1 loss to Arsenal where Woltemade scored one of his goals, though, the 23-year-old took a cheap shot to the face from Arsenal center-back Gabriel.

Rio Ferdinand has now revealed what Bastian Schweinsteiger had to say about Nick Woltemade's move to Newcastle.

Woltemade’s team-mates have been taken by the German’s demeanour, which is not to take himself too seriously despite his price tag

Newcastle United have been branded ‘idiots’ by one of German football ’s most respected names following the £65million transfer of Nick Woltemade. The 23-year-old German international joined Newcastle for a club-record fee which could increase to £69million with add-ons from Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart.

Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade has revealed a heated on-field exchange with Arsenal defender Gabriel after what he described as a high elbow to the face during their 2-1 defeat at St James' Park.

Woltemade’s debut header hands Magpies first win of the season. FromTheSpot. Nick Woltemade makes perfect start to get Newcastle’s s

Nick Woltemade has opened up on an incident involving him and Gabriel during Newcastle United's 2-1 defeat at home to Arsenal on Sunday afternoon

The latest clash between Newcastle United and Arsenal has once again sparked debate over officiating. Recent meetings between these two sides at St James’ Park have been marked by physical battles and plenty of focus on the referees,