German media outlets have presented contradictory accounts regarding Newcastle United‘s interest in Borussia Mönchengladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas. One prominent publication claims the Premier League club have lodged a formal bid worth €12 million, while a leading broadcaster insists no contact has occurred between the parties.
Conflicting reports on Magpies’ approach
Bild reports that Newcastle submitted the offer for the 28-year-old shot-stopper earlier this week. The German tabloid suggests the Premier League side view Nicolas as a target to bolster their squad depth between the posts, adding to what has been a busy period of recruitment for the English club.
However, Sky Germany strongly disputes this narrative. The broadcaster described the report as “wide of the mark”, insisting that no talks, registered interest or negotiations currently exist between the English club and the Bundesliga outfit. This direct contradiction leaves the true status of any potential deal uncertain, with both outlets maintaining senior sources within German football.
Earlier approaches and valuation
The confusion follows earlier reporting from Bild that Nicolas had attracted four concrete proposals from clubs across Europe. These purported offers included interest from a domestic Bundesliga rival, recently relegated Wolfsburg, a Spanish team and another English club. The variety of interest suggests the goalkeeper has several options should he seek to leave Gladbach this summer.
Borussia Mönchengladbach would reportedly consider selling the goalkeeper for a fee of approximately €15 million. This valuation exceeds the amount allegedly tabled by Newcastle by some €3 million, suggesting any successful transfer would require the Premier League club to improve their offer should they formalise their interest.
Current situation
Until these conflicting accounts are clarified, Nicolas’s immediate future remains unresolved. The 28-year-old continues to be linked with moves away from Gladbach, though no transfer appears imminent while senior journalists offer directly opposing assessments of Newcastle’s involvement. With the German club holding firm on their €15 million valuation, any prospective buyer will need to meet this price to secure the goalkeeper’s signature.