Newcastle United have been heavily linked with a move for the Brentford striker Yoane Wissa in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Yoane Wissa is pushing to join Newcastle United, and it will be interesting to see if all parties can reach an agreement. The Tyneside outfit need to sign a quality striker after failing to secure Benjamin Sesko, who is now expected to join Manchester United.
Brentford will demand around £50 million to part ways with Wissa. He has proven himself with Brentford, scoring 20 goals last season. The DR Congo international will be eager to compete at the highest level, and a move to Newcastle would be ideal for him. The Magpies can offer him Champions League football next season, so it is no surprise that he is tempted to join them.
It remains to be seen whether Brentford are prepared to sanction his departure. The Bees have lost several key players this summer, as well as their former manager, Thomas Frank. It is understandable why they are making it difficult for the DR Congo international to leave, as they cannot afford to weaken the squad further.
Newcastle need to replace Isak
Meanwhile, Newcastle United could be losing Alexander Isak this summer, and they will need to replace him. Signing a quality striker should be a priority for the Tyneside outfit. The 28-year-old Wissa is a proven performer in the Premier League, and he could improve Newcastle United going forward. He could fill the void left by the Swedish international if he moves to Liverpool.
This could be the final opportunity for Wissa to join a top club and compete in the UEFA Champions League. Newcastle United can provide him with that opportunity and help him push for trophies as well. The Magpies won the EFL Cup last season, making them a very attractive destination for most players.
The Tyneside club have the finances to get the deal done, and it will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay £50 million for the player. Despite trying to bring in several players this summer, those deals have not worked out yet. Newcastle United now need to ramp up their efforts to improve the squad before the new season begins.