Yoane Wissa celebrates Brentford’s score (Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Newcastle United received a major boost in pursuit of Brentford striker Yoan Wissa.
According to GMS, the 28-year-old has now held consultations with his manager Keith Andrews, telling the newly appointed Brentford boss that he wants to leave the club. Brentford is ready to honor his wishes and sanctions his departure at a reasonable price.
Can Newcastle sign Joane Wissa?
It will be interesting to see if Newcastle comes forward with an offer to sign him right now. The player scored 20 goals last season, potentially showing him as a great addition for Newcastle. They are expected to lose Alexander Isaac during the summer transfer period, and Wissa could be a quality alternative. He wants to play for a big club next season, and Newcastle could offer him Champions League football. The opportunity to join Magpies is extremely exciting for him. The 28-year-old is at the peak of his career, and this is the ideal time for him to join a larger club. He welcomes the opportunity to show off his abilities in the UEFA Champions League.
Meanwhile, his desire to leave will be a major blow to Brentford. They have already lost Brian Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard at the beginning of the summer. Former manager Thomas Frank also left the club for Tottenham, so Brentford appears ready for a major rebuild.
Newcastle needs quality strikers
Newcastle, meanwhile, is overly dependent on ISAK, and will need multiple attack options this summer. They have failed to sign players like Benjamin Sesco, and it will be interesting to see if Wissa’s transfer can be completed before the window closes. Ideally, if ISAK finally leaves, they should target two quality strikers. Newcastle is also linked to Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson.
