Based on Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle are set to advance of their plan to signal Yoane Wissa from Brentford as quickly as potential. The Bees have agreed a take care of Bournemouth to signal Dango Outtara as a alternative.
With the Premier League season beginning this weekend, Wissa won’t be part of Brentford’s squad to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday, newly appointed boss Keith Andrews has confirmed.
Newcastle have comparable issues too, with Alexander Isak at present refusing to coach with the group and decided to not play for the membership once more amid curiosity from Liverpool. This clearly makes the Wissa enterprise much more urgent, with supervisor Eddie Howe at present and not using a designated striker.
The Magpies have already had one provide for Wissa rejected by Brentford this summer season, with the 28-year-old DR Congo worldwide initially seen as a alternative for Callum Wilson, who left the membership as a free agent on the finish of 2024/25. They had been additionally linked with Hugo Ekitike earlier than the ex-Eintracht Frankfurt ahead accomplished a transfer to Liverpool.
So with Wilson gone, Isak wanting out, and Ekitike off the desk, Newcastle desperately want to spice up their striker ranks, and it gained’t be a shock in the event that they transfer for an additional title after signing Wissa.
🚨⚫️⚪️ Newcastle now planning to advance with Yoane Wissa deal as quickly as potential after Brentford agreed Ouattara deal.
Ouattara to signal at Brentford in subsequent 24h, Wissa not even with the squad this weekend as he solely desires to depart.
Clear precedence to #NUFC. pic.twitter.com/xECxAHiRTH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2025
