Newcastle United are one of multiple clubs linked with Yoane Wissa
Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford celebrates with team mate Yoane Wissa (R)
After wrapping up a deal for Anthony Elanga, Newcastle will turn their attention to a central attacking option capable of competing with Alexander Isak.
The exit of Callum Wilson has opened up a prime spot in Eddie Howe's squad and potential replacements have been shortlisted in recent months.
Ollie Watkins and Hugo Ekitike represent two attractive options - but both would come at a premium during this particular window.
Another contender is Brentford's Yoane Wissa. At 28, he represents an older option compared to United's recent desired age profile but with 19 Premier League goals to his name last season alone, few would grumble with a move for the Congolese forward.
Brentford value Wissa at £50m this summer amid interest from Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur.
Newcastle have already showed their intent to spend a figure of that nature on a backup forward after their failed pursuit of Joao Pedro earlier this summer.
The Brazilian ultimately chose Chelsea, joining the Stamford Bridge outfit for £60m. Pedro would have arrived as an alternative central attacking option, while also being able to play out wide.
Wissa is solely a centre-forward, lacking the positional versatility Eddie Howe often seeks in attacking purchases. Isak, Anthony Gordon, William Osula and new boy Anthony Elanga can all occupy multiple positions in the boss' Newcastle system.
Brentford are also keen to keep Wissa in west London as Bryan Mbeumo heads for the door and Christian Norgaard's exit was confirmed this week.
Thomas Frank also jumped ship earlier this summer, with new boss Keith Andrews needing a quick win after taking the Gtech post.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are also hoping to conclude a deal with Burnley for James Trafford, while the hunt for a central defender continues.
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