Newcastle United are reportedly hoping to sign 28-year-old DR Congo international Yoane Wissa from Brentford this summer.
According to a report by Africa Foot, Yoane Wissa is now closing in on joining Newcastle United, and the Tyneside outfit will pay a sum of around €35 million to sign the 28-year-old striker from Brentford in the summer transfer window.
The 28-year-old DR Congo international was outstanding for Brentford last season, and he scored 20 goals in all competitions. He registered 5 assists as well. There is no doubt that Wissa would be a quality acquisition for Newcastle United. They might need to replace the wantaway Alexander Isak this summer, and Wissa would be a superb acquisition.
The French-born attacker is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact. The striker is at the peak of his powers, and it will be interesting to see if he can hit the ground running at Newcastle United.
The Magpies have secured UEFA Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign, and they will be an attractive destination for him. This could be his final opportunity to join a Champions League-level club, and it is no surprise that he is keen on joining them. The player has been pushing for the move in recent days.
Wissa to replace Isak at Newcastle United?
Meanwhile, Newcastle United need more quality and depth in the offensive unit if they want to do well in the Champions League and the Premier League next season. They have missed out on multiple targets this summer, and signing Wissa will be a huge boost for them. However, their transfer business is not done yet, and they should look to invest in another striker before the window closes.
It will be interesting to see how the situation with Alexander Isak develops. He is determined to join Liverpool this summer, and Newcastle United have already turned down a substantial offer for him. If they manage to get Wissa and another striker in, they are expected to sanction his departure eventually. The Swedish international has been a world-class performer at Newcastle, and it will be interesting to see if Wissa can replace him.
