Yoane Wissa to Tottenham Hotspur is far from straightforward this summer
Tottenham have spent the past few weeks carefully evaluating how best to bolster their attacking options. Determined not to repeat the missteps of previous windows, the board understands the importance of securing attacking reinforcements, especially when the season inevitably throws up challenges. Spurs are fully aware that they need more goalscoring firepower and a consistent attacking threat.
While other clubs appear content to wait, the urgency in North London is clear. Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have emerged as concrete targets, but Brentford have already made it known they will only part with one of the two. As reported by Football Insider, the situation demands quick thinking and decisive action. Now, it’s all down to how Tottenham choose to respond.
Brentford will only let one go
According to Football Insider, journalist Pete O’Rourke explained on his Inside Track podcast that Brentford are intent on protecting the core of their attack. Letting both Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa leave in the same window is viewed as an unnecessary gamble for a club that fights for every point. As a result, Brentford are expected to retain one of the two.
Naturally, Mbeumo has drawn more interest, most notably from Manchester United, who are still struggling to push a deal over the line. Tottenham, meanwhile, have a clear opportunity to move for Wissa if they act with urgency. Thomas Frank, who coached Wissa at Brentford, would no doubt welcome a reunion.
However, time is of the essence. Spurs cannot afford to be slowed down by the hesitation of other clubs. As we previously reported, Wissa is open to leaving Brentford, and the club have already turned down a bid from Nottingham Forest for the 28-year-old forward. The window is open, now it’s up to Tottenham to walk through it.
Brentford will only allow one of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa to leave this summer amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur, sources have told Football Insider.
“I can’t see Brentford letting both [Mbeumo and Wissa] go, they’d be huge players to try and replace. They are the main goalscoring duo, so to lose both would be a hammer blow to Keith Andrews and everybody connected to Brentford.
Thomas Frank is a big admirer of Wissa and would like to be reunited with him at Tottenham, but I just think Brentford will probably dig their heels in and ensure at least one of them stays put.”
Time to close the deal
This is the moment for Tottenham to prove they’ve learned the value of acting without hesitation. The latest reports make one thing clear: Brentford are protecting their attacking duo because their Premier League survival hinges on goals, quality, and depth. If Spurs get caught up in the prolonged Mbeumo saga, they risk walking away empty-handed. Manchester United have been dithering for weeks, a delay that only benefits Brentford. In our view, Tottenham must go all in for Yoane Wissa.
Wissa brings versatility, sharp movement, and the kind of unpredictability that Tottenham’s attack has often lacked. At 28, he offers both experience and immediacy. Most importantly, his existing relationship with Thomas Frank, who knows how to get the best out of him, could help facilitate a smoother deal.
The door is half open. Tottenham must take the step before Brentford close it, or worse, an unexpected rival enters the race. And if Spurs do push ahead for the Congo international, they might just land a blow to United’s Mbeumo pursuit in the process.