Brentford make £26m Yoane Wissa U-turn
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Brentford striker Yoane Wissa congratulated a returning team-mate despite pushing for a move away from West London.
However, the Slovenia international is now firmly on the radar of Newcastle United as a possible Isak replacement, while Timo Werner and Andre Silva could both leave the Red Bull Arena too.
Newcastle United are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko but a sizeable Yoane Wissa transfer hurdle has emerged.
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa is the subject of strong speculation and he has reacted to team mate Keane Lewis-Potter.
Meanwhile, the biggest talking point of the summer continues to be Alexander Isak. The Swede has missed the club's Asia jaunt as Liverpool linger over a potential swoop his for signature. Stick with us right here as we bring you all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from Newcastle, the Premier League and Europe right here.
Yoane Wissa is pushing to leave Brentford and is disappointed an exit has not been sanctioned. The striker is now refusing to train as he looks to force an exit. Brentford have today informed
Wissa has been on Forest’s radar since last January, when they had a £25million offer for him rejected. And he has been one of their primary transfer targets this summer, but particularly since the £52m sale of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle was confirmed.
Yoane Wissa is keen to join Newcastle United, which could leave Thomas Frank and Tottenham needing to look elsewhere. Tottenham Hotspur are ready to sign another forward this summer to bolster Thomas Frank’s squad options in attack.
In the past, Brentford sold players way too cheaply, but no longer. We hold all the cards here, with a one-year option in the club's favour meaning Wissa is still effectively under contract for two more seasons.