Newcastle United have turned their consideration to Brentford ahead Yoane Wissa after seeing their £70 million bid for Hugo Ekitike rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt. The Magpies are available in the market for attacking reinforcements and should now push forward with a transfer for the Congo worldwide.
Softfootball reported earlier that Newcastle had hoped to land Ekitike with a record-breaking provide, however the Bundesliga aspect rejected the strategy, and Liverpool’s rising curiosity within the Frenchman has difficult issues additional. With Ekitike slipping out of attain, Newcastle are exploring various choices and Wissa is now firmly on their radar.
Wissa, 28, is coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract at Brentford and is reportedly valued at round £30 million, although different sources counsel the value tag might rise as excessive as £40 million on account of rising curiosity. The Congolese ahead loved a powerful marketing campaign final season, netting 19 objectives in 35 Premier League appearances.
ESPN reported earlier within the window that Nottingham Forest submitted a £25 million bid for Wissa, which Brentford rejected. Manchester United have been additionally linked, with former England international Stuart Pearce reportedly advising the membership to contemplate Wissa. Nevertheless, United’s consideration seems to be extra targeted on finishing a deal for Bryan Mbeumo Wissa’s Brentford teammate.
Tottenham had Wissa on their shortlist earlier this summer season, however their current signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham has lowered the urgency to pursue one other ahead.
Any deal for Wissa might have ripple results throughout the Premier League. Brentford are reluctant to lose each Wissa and Mbeumo in a single window, particularly after already parting methods with head coach Thomas Frank and captain Christian Norgaard.
Promoting each attackers would strip the membership of a big chunk of their firepower. Brentford are cautious of playing on new signings who might not instantly ship, particularly with the upcoming season promising to be as aggressive as ever.
Newcastle’s intent so as to add firepower is evident. Ought to they push by a deal for Wissa, it might severely complicate Manchester United’s pursuit of Mbeumo and Brentford’s efforts to rebuild their squad.
