Newcastle United is intensifying its interest in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa after withdrawing from the pursuit of Hugo Ekitike, whose £70m offer was rejected. Liverpool is also pursuing Ekitike as a potential alternative to Newcastle's Alexander Isak. While Newcastle's interest in Wissa is not as advanced as Tottenham's or Nottingham Forest's at this moment, it is set to increase. Wissa has expressed willingness to leave Brentford for Champions League football and has scored 45 goals in 137 Premier League appearances since 2021.
Newcastle is accelerating interest in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa after withdrawing from their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike due to a rejected £70m offer.
With complications in their efforts to land Ekitike, Newcastle is now focusing on signing Wissa, who has expressed interest in playing Champions League football.
Brentford aims to retain players like Wissa and Mbeumo amid interest from top clubs, but Wissa is open to leaving for a Champions League opportunity.
Wissa has scored 45 goals in 137 Premier League appearances since joining Brentford from Lorient in 2021, making him a valuable asset.
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