Newcastle United have been trying to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford, and they have reportedly had offers rejected for him.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Newcastle United are yet to give up on signing Yoane Wissa despite their failed bids. The DR Congo international is reportedly valued at £60 million by Brentford, and it will be interesting to see if the Magpies are willing to improve their offer for him.
Their latest offer of around £40 million, including bonuses, was rejected by Brentford. The Bees are unwilling to sanction his departure easily after slapping a price tag of £60 million on him. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle United can win the race for his signature eventually.
It is no secret that the Tyneside outfit need a quality striker. They have already lost Callum Wilson as a free agent this summer, and Alexander Isak has been trying to force an exit from the Tyneside club.
Ideally, Newcastle United should look to invest in more than one quality striker this summer. The 2024/25 EFL Cup winners have previously failed to sign multiple attacking targets, and it remains to be seen how the situation with the 28-year-old develops.
The Brentford star has been outstanding in the Premier League, and he scored 20 goals in all competitions last season. There is no doubt that he is one of the best strikers in the Premier League right now, and he could improve Newcastle United immensely. If they manage to keep Isak at the club and also sign Wissa, it would be an exceptional bit of business for them.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United have secured UEFA Champions League qualification, and they need a deeper squad to do well across multiple competitions. They will be hoping to make their mark in Europe and therefore, need top-quality players at their disposal.
Wissa wants a big move
On the other hand, the 28-year-old DR Congo international will want to compete at the highest level. The French-born attacker will look to test himself in the Champions League, and a move to Newcastle would be ideal for him. Wissa is determined to secure the move, and it remains to be seen whether he can force Brentford to accept the offer from Newcastle United.
Newcastle United managed to win the EFL Cup last season, and they will look to build on that. They hope to push for domestic trophies this season while also fighting for a place in the Champions League. The Magpies must plug the weaknesses in their squad over the next few days, and it will be interesting to see if they can sign the 28-year-old before the window closes.