Newcastle need to convey at the least one new striker to St James’ Park. (Picture by George Wooden/Getty Pictures)
Newcastle are set for a really busy finish to the summer time switch window, as they purpose to resolve their striker state of affairs. Alexander Isak may be part of Liverpool, however that might solely occur if two new signings have been to reach – and a type of may achieve this subsequent week.
It’s no secret that Newcastle are excited about Yoane Wissa, who’s pushing arduous to depart Brentford. The 28-year-old has made it clear to membership bosses that he needs to affix Eddie Howe’s facet earlier than the summer time is out, though there’s a clear disparity between the valuations of the 2 Premier League groups.
Regardless of this, there stays confidence that an settlement could be reached, which might enable Wissa to affix Newcastle.
Newcastle may wrap up Yoane Wissa deal subsequent week
And in accordance with Craig Hope (through NUFC Weblog), that would occur subsequent week. The DR Congo worldwide, who scored 19 objectives within the Premier League final season, believes that he’ll be capable to be part of Newcastle within the coming days, as he continues to hope that an settlement could be discovered with Brentford.
It’s believed that Newcastle could be signing Wissa to exchange Callum Wilson, who left Newcastle earlier in the summertime upon the expiry of his contract. His arrival, ought to it occur, will not be anticipated to have an effect on whether or not Isak joins Liverpool, as St James’ Park bosses would wish one other new face in earlier than they’ll open the door to the Premier League champions.
It is going to be attention-grabbing to see whether or not Wissa does get his transfer to Newcastle earlier than the summer time switch window closes. There’s usually a really feel of confidence surrounding the matter, however there’s a reported £20m hole in valuation between the 2 golf equipment – and if it isn’t closed, it may imply that the striker stays at Brentford.
