Yoane Wissa has issued a lengthy statement on social media as he looks to force through a move from Brentford to Newcastle United before the transfer deadline
Tom Victor Senior Sports Journalist and Andy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief
10:33, 31 Aug 2025Updated 10:34, 31 Aug 2025
Yoane Wissa pictured in 2025
Yoane Wissa has issued a statement on his future(Image: PA)
Brentford star Yoane Wissa has finally spoken out amid summer speculation linking him with Newcastle United. The Congolese international released a detailed statement on Instagram, claiming the London club is blocking his path to the Champions League hopefuls.
The striker, who celebrates his 29th birthday on Wednesday, hasn't featured for Thomas Frank's squad in the league this campaign. In mid-August, he deleted all references to his current club from his Instagram profile.
Wissa has long thought to hold the key to Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool. Toon are still anticipated to bring in another attacking option should Isak depart, however, and Wissa could fill that void.
The Magpies have had offers turned down, with Brentford allegedly demanding more than £50million. Whether Wissa's public intervention succeeds in pressuring the Bees into action remains to be seen.
Wissa's move could be key for Alexander Isak
Wissa's move could be key for Alexander Isak(Image: Newcastle United via Getty Image)
"I have stayed silent for much of the summer, but with just hours remaining of the transfer window I feel compelled make it clear that I want to leave Brentford," Wissa wrote. "I believe the club are unduly standing in my way despite a series of fair offers throughout the summer.
"Earlier this summer, I held open discussions with the club's senior management, including key directors and the new head coach. I made clear my intention to explore a new challenge.
"During these conversations, it was confirmed to me and my representatives that the club would not stand in my way if a reasonable offer was received. This was also put in writing. Based on this understanding, I sought to find a new club, keeping Brentford informed with full transparency at every step.
"I received a formal offer from another Premier League club and communicated I wanted to join. I was under the impression, from all my conversations with Brentford, that there was a mutual agreement to part ways.
Thomas Frank with Yoane Wissa.
Thomas Frank with Yoane Wissa last season(Image: PA)
"Yet as the window comes to an end, the club has now significantly changed its position, going against what was communicated. This has left me in a difficult and frustrating position. The promise that I could leave this summer has not been fulfilled. It saddens me to have to write that, and I maintain total respect for the club and its fans.
"I want to make it clear that I have not acted unprofessionally, nor do I wish to leave Brentford on bad terms. I have been transparent in my position throughout. I have continued to communicate openly with the club and conduct myself in a way that reflects my values as both a footballer and a human being.
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"I remain hopeful that a fair and reasonable resolution can still be found before the transfer window shuts. In the meantime, I must do what I feel is right for my career and family and insist that Brentford honour their promise to let me join a new club and at a fair price.
"Being made to stay beyond this summer will only tarnish four wonderful years at this incredible club and so I ask Brentford's owners and directors to now honour their promise to let me leave in the final hours of the window."