Newcastle have reopened talks with Brentford to pursue Yoane Wissa after the forward publicly requested a move and urged Brentford to keep their word. Brentford rejected two offers for Wissa this summer, with the latest bid reported as 35m guaranteed plus 5m in add-ons. Liverpool paid a British transfer record fee of 125m for Alexander Isak, increasing pressure on Newcastle to reinforce their attack. Manager Eddie Howe seeks more forward options despite signing Nick Woltemade on a six-year contract from Stuttgart. Wissa, 28, confirmed he wants to leave and accused Brentford of blocking a move.
Newcastle have reopened talks with Brentford over a deal for Yoane Wissa, a day after the forward urged the Bees to "keep their word" and let him leave before the transfer deadline. Brentford have already rejected two offers for Wissa this summer - with the latest being 35m guaranteed plus 5m in add-ons. It comes after Liverpool agreed a British transfer record fee of 125m to sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
Magpies boss Eddie Howe is desperate to strengthen his forward line, despite completing the club record signing of striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart on a six-year contract last week. Wissa, 28, issued a statement on Sunday publicly confirming he wanted to leave Brentford and accusing the club of "unduly standing in his way" of a move to Newcastle. More to follow.
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