Yoane Wissa will miss Brentford's Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest, as confirmed by manager Keith Andrews. This decision arises from Wissa's uncertain future following a rejected £25m bid from Newcastle, which Brentford considers too low. Wissa desires a transfer that would afford him Champions League football and previously left the pre-season training camp in protest. Andrews acknowledged Wissa's potential but prioritized players who are ready to perform, stating that Wissa is not in the right space to participate in the match.
Andrews confirmed that Yoane Wissa will not be available for the Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest due to his uncertain future and disrupted pre-season.
Newcastle's £25m bid for Yoane Wissa was rejected by Brentford, who value him higher, while Wissa desires a move for Champions League football.
Wissa left Brentford's pre-season camp after Newcastle's offer and threatened not to play for the club again if the transfer was blocked.
Despite acknowledging Wissa's talent and expressing a desire to keep him, Andrews emphasized the importance of focusing on players ready to perform this weekend.
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