Bayern Munich have decided not to submit a third offer for VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade, despite continued internal support for the 23-year-old’s signing, according to SPORTBILD.
Following internal talks at Säbener Straße, Bayern’s hierarchy agreed to remain patient in their pursuit and are currently unwilling to improve their latest bid for the Germany international. However, the Bundesliga champions remain open to discussions — but only if Stuttgart initiate direct talks, something the Swabians are so far refusing to do.
Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle and sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth are reportedly standing firm and have no intention of opening negotiations at this stage, viewing Woltemade as a key part of their plans for the 2025/26 campaign.
The situation is creating frustration for the player himself. SPORTBILD reports that Woltemade is visibly unsettled at Stuttgart’s training camp in Tegernsee. Though he continues to train professionally, he has made it clear to club officials that he wishes to join Bayern and has repeatedly asked the Stuttgart leadership to sit down with their Bavarian counterparts.
Bayern remain encouraged by the player’s stance and still believe a deal can be done before the transfer window closes. Internally, there is a sense that Woltemade’s persistent desire to leave could ultimately sway Stuttgart’s position.
The saga now appears to hinge on whether Stuttgart are willing to re-engage in talks — and whether Bayern are prepared to wait until the final weeks of the window to test their resolve.
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