Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has held direct talks with manager Keith Andrews, amid interest from Newcastle United, GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed on the Market Madness podcast.
Newcastle are in the market for a new centre-forward in the summer transfer window, with speculation surrounding the future of Alexander Isak, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool. The Magpies have been linked with a host of different striker options, and Wissa is one they've been pushing for over the last few weeks.
Wissa Holds Talks With Andrews Amid Newcastle Interest
Brentford respected his decision to leave
Yoane Wissa celebrating after scoring for Brentford
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Wissa held direct talks with Brentford boss Andrews on Tuesday, with the striker reiterating his desire to leave the club in the summer transfer window. Wissa's position is now respected by the club, meaning they could allow him to depart, providing they find a replacement.
Yoane Wissa's statistics for Brentford during the 2024/25 campaign
Wissa is asking to leave the club for around £40m, and Brentford's price is now expected to drop south of £50m, despite quoting this number to Newcastle previously. Newcastle have seen a £25m bid rejected and also made a verbal offer of £30m plus £5m in add-ons.
Eddie Howe's side are prepared to return with another offer, especially now Benjamin Sesko is set to join Manchester United, pending a club-to-club agreement. Wissa also has Saudi options, but he's prioritising Premier League as it stands.
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There is no indication, GIVEMESPORT understands, whether Tottenham Hotspur will formalise their interest in Wissa. Nottingham Forest could potentially try again if they don't get Omari Hutchinson. The Ipswich Town winger is also a target for Brentford, and he's likely to cost over £40m, with some sources hinting £50m.
Brentford have discussed whether to offer Jamie Vardy a short-term deal, after he left Leicester City following the expiration of his contract. There has been no approach to the former England international yet, but he is keen to stay in the Premier League despite links with Championship clubs.
Vardy is prepared to drop his wage for the right team.
All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 07/08/2025