Yoane Wissa has asked Brentford to permit his departure before Monday's transfer deadline, claiming the club previously agreed he could leave for a fair offer. Newcastle submitted a £35 million plus add-ons bid earlier in August that Brentford rejected. Wissa scored 19 Premier League goals last season and has not played this season. He has not been training with Brentford's first team after reportedly flying home early from a Portugal training camp to pursue a move to Newcastle. Head coach Keith Andrews cited a need for players to be "absolutely committed." Wissa insists the club honour its prior commitment for his career and family.
"Earlier this summer, I held open discussions with the club's senior management, including key directors and the new head coach," he said in the post. "I made clear my intention to explore a new challenge. "During these conversations, it was confirmed to me and my representatives that the club would not stand in my way if a reasonable offer was received. This was also put in writing."
"Wissa has not played this season, with head coach Keith Andrews explaining his omission following last week's win over Aston Villa by saying he wanted his players to be "absolutely committed." It was reported in July that the player flew home early from the club's training camp in Portugal after making clear he wanted to join Newcastle."
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