Eddie Howe has expressed his confidence in Nick Woltemade's continued improvement at Newcastle United, following the striker's impressive start to his career with the Magpies. The 23-year-old German forward, who arrived from VfB Stuttgart for a club-record fee of £69 million in August, has quickly established himself as a key member of Howe's squad.

Woltemade's impact has been immediate, scoring three goals in his first four starts, including one in the Champions League against Union Saint-Gilloise. His ability to find the net, coupled with his link-up play and physical presence, has impressed both Howe and the Newcastle supporters.

Howe has lauded Woltemade's technical ability, goal-scoring knack, height, and presence, while also highlighting the potential for further development. He believes that Woltemade's qualities align perfectly with what the team needs, and his age suggests there's plenty of room for growth.

"He performed really well," Howe said after the Champions League victory in Brussels. "His link up play is such a big part of what he does and it was excellent today. His potential is high. There are certain things that we want to get more from him".

Despite Woltemade's strong start, Howe believes there's still more to come from the young striker. He has urged his players to provide Woltemade with more opportunities to score, acknowledging that the team needs to improve its service and create more chances for him. Howe wants more crosses into the box and more goalmouth action to fully utilize Woltemade's strengths.

"I thought his goal was a brilliant example of what he (Woltemade) can be," Howe said after the Arsenal game. "But I don't think, as a team, we particularly fed him well. I don't think there was a huge number of crosses going into the box. What he did feed off, I thought he did well".

Woltemade's arrival at Newcastle was met with some criticism, particularly from Bayern Munich, who had also been interested in signing him. Former Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge sarcastically called Newcastle "idiots" for paying such a high fee for the striker. However, Woltemade's performances have quickly silenced those critics, with his goal-scoring record and overall contribution to the team proving his worth.

The Newcastle manager has also praised the player's character, noting how well he has settled into the team and the positive impact he has had on the group. Woltemade himself has expressed his happiness at joining Newcastle, stating that he felt wanted by the club and excited about the plans they have for him.

Woltemade's arrival has also been seen as a potential catalyst for Alexander Isak's departure, with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing the Swedish striker. However, Howe has emphasized that Woltemade was brought in to strengthen the team's attacking options and not necessarily as a replacement for Isak.

As Newcastle continues its campaign in both the Premier League and the Champions League, Eddie Howe will be relying on Nick Woltemade to play a key role in the team's success. With his confidence in the striker's ability to improve and his determination to maximize his potential, Newcastle fans can expect to see even more from Nick Woltemade in the future.