Liverpool will reportedly compete with Newcastle United to sign 28-year-old DR Congo international Yoane Wissa from Brentford in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Yoane Wissa is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are eager to reinforce their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window despite the links with Newcastle United’s wantaway attacker, Alexander Isak. So, the 28-year-old Brentford centre-forward has emerged as a target for the Merseyside outfit.
The Premier League champions are “surprise contenders” to sign the Villeneuve-Saint-Georges native in the summer transfer window. However, Liverpool may face a tall order to secure Wissa’s services, as Newcastle United and Brentford have advanced talks over a move.
The rise of Yoane Wissa as a reliable Premier League striker
Yoane Wissa has been among the most underrated strikers in the Premier League since joining Brentford from FC Lorient in August 2021. The 28-year-old versatile attacker forged one of the most productive offensive partnerships in the top flight, with the duo becoming prolific attackers after Ivan Toney departed from the Gtech Community Stadium.
The DR Congo international has gone from strength to strength in the last four years, amassing 49 goals and 13 assists in nearly 150 appearances thus far for Brentford. However, a summer departure is on the cards, as Wissa is keen on embarking on a new adventure in the summer transfer window. Liverpool and Newcastle United are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
What next for Wissa?
Liverpool’s interest in Yoane Wissa makes sense. The Reds are eager to reinforce their offensive unit by signing another striker in the summer transfer window despite securing Hugo Ekitike’s services. The Frenchman has been a revelation in his early days with the Merseyside outfit. However, Darwin Nunez’s departure has compelled Liverpool to pursue another striker. So, Alexander Isak is their top target, with Wissa a viable alternative.
As for Newcastle United, the Magpies are in a spot of bother over Isak’s long-term future, with the Swedish international pushing for a summer move to Liverpool. Additionally, Isak has told Newcastle United that he will never play for the Tyneside outfit again. So, Wissa has emerged as a viable target for the Tyneside outfit, with talks with Brentford “well advanced” over a summer move.
Meanwhile, the Brentford striker has been pushing to join Newcastle United in the ongoing transfer window, and recent reports have suggested that he is forcing a summer exit. So, while Liverpool may be “surprise contenders” to sign Wissa, he will likely move to St. James’ Park this month.