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BBC News
13 hours ago
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Wissa training in London while in transfer limbo
Yoane Wissa remains in limbo after leaving Brentford's 10-day training camp in Portugal amid transfer interest from Newcastle. The 28-year-old striker threatened to never play for the club again during talks with Brentford director of football Phil Giles and is keen to play Champions League football. His future remains unclear as he has been training at Brentford's training base instead of in Portugal with a small group of coaches and other players for this interim period. The sessions are not at the level of intensity or tactical detail to the ones conducted by new manager Keith Andrews, but are enough to keep the Congo international fit. The rest of Brentford's squad return from Portugal on Tuesday, will be given a day off and return to training on Thursday before a pre-season friendly at Loftus Road against QPR on Saturday. It is currently unclear whether Wissa will re-integrate himself in the squad until either Newcastle make a further bid or walk away, with Nottingham Forest also known to have expressed an interest.
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13 hours ago
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Brentford Send Firm Message to Newcastle United Over Yoanne Wissa's Future
Newcastle's Wissa Pursuit Hits Brentford Brick Wall Newcastle United's move for Yoane Wissa remains firmly in limbo, with Brentford refusing to sanction the sale unless a suitable replacement is secured. According to iNews, the Magpies have tabled a £30 million valuation for the DR Congo international, viewing him as a direct replacement for Callum Wilson, not Alexander Isak. However, while Newcastle's price is deemed fair, it is not the money that is stalling negotiations. With Bryan Mbeumo having already departed for Manchester United, Brentford are wary of further weakening their attacking ranks. Wissa, who notched an impressive 19 goals in 36 Premier League games last season, has become essential to their structure. The Bees are unwilling to let another key forward depart without a replacement, regardless of the fee. 'Wissa, who is desperate to move to Newcastle and play Champions League football, is not training with the Brentford first team and is understood to be unhappy at the deal having stalled.' Photo: IMAGO Transfer Limbo at St James' Park While Wissa is pushing for the move, Newcastle's pursuit has been marked by complexity. With cordial talks ongoing and no deadlock over valuation, a breakthrough remains possible if Brentford can act swiftly in the market. Yet, Brentford's reluctance is understandable. As iNews reports, the claim of a £50m price tag is wide of the mark, and the stalling point is about depth, not money. Newcastle have been left scanning alternative options, including Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. But fresh problems loom there too. Jackson's price is 'astronomical,' with Chelsea reportedly quoting £80 million, while Newcastle's valuation sits closer to £65 million — around the figure they were willing to pay for Hugo Ekitike. Isak and the Striker Domino Effect An irony not lost on anyone at St James' Park is how Newcastle find themselves on both sides of a similar dilemma. Alexander Isak, withdrawn from the club's pre-season tour, has shown interest in a Liverpool switch. Like Brentford, the Tynesiders won't sell unless a viable replacement is lined up. Yet Liverpool's anticipated bid, following Luis Diaz's £65.5m sale to Bayern Munich, could be too tempting to ignore. 'Newcastle's official line – repeated publicly and privately – is that he is not for sale and that is more than just PR.' Still, the transfer market remains volatile. A late bid from Liverpool could shift internal thinking. Until then, Newcastle fans will be left wondering if either striker saga will find resolution before the window slams shut. Forward Thinking Required For Newcastle, the Wissa situation isn't just about this window. It's emblematic of the club's broader squad-building strategy, shaped by Champions League ambitions and Financial Fair Play constraints. Wissa may be eager, and Newcastle may be ready, but unless Brentford act fast in their own market, this deal may not materialise before the season kicks off. Our View – EPL Index Analysis From a Newcastle fan's point of view, this Wissa link is both exciting and slightly frustrating. £30 million for a Premier League-proven forward who hit 19 goals last season feels like smart business, especially given our need for a more consistent goal threat. But Brentford's stance is understandable — they've already lost Mbeumo, and letting Wissa go without a replacement would gut their attack. Still, it's heartening that Wissa wants to join Newcastle and play in the Champions League. That ambition fits with the club's direction under Eddie Howe. His desire and current stand-off with Brentford might actually push this deal over the line if the player keeps pressing behind the scenes. The big worry is Isak. If he ends up at Liverpool, it would be a huge blow, and Wissa alone wouldn't be a like-for-like swap. We'd still need to bring in another top-level striker. Fans are anxious because this window feels slow and reactive. With the season around the corner, we need clarity — and quickly.
BBC News
15 hours ago
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Gossip: Brentford rule out Wissa sale without signing replacement first
Brentford are not willing to sell DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28, to Newcastle at any price unless they sign a replacement first. (ipaper - subscription required, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Tuesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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16 hours ago
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Gossip: Brentford rule out Wissa sale before replacement found
Brentford are not willing to sell DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28, to Newcastle at any price unless they sign a replacement first. (ipaper - subscription required, external)Alexander Isak, 25, has approved personal terms with Liverpool on a five-year contract if a fee can be agreed to sign the Newcastle and Sweden striker. (Sky Sports Switzerland - in French, external)Manchester United have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 22, who is also in talks with Newcastle. (Sun, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Tuesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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a day ago
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Everton want Grealish loan deal - Tuesday's gossip
Everton want Jack Grealish on loan, Alexander Isak has agreed personal terms with Liverpool, and Newcastle's pursuit of Yoane Wissa has hit a stumbling are interested in signing England midfielder Jack Grealish, 29, on loan but face competition from West Ham and Napoli. (ipaper - subscription required), externalAlexander Isak, 25, has approved personal terms with Liverpool on a five-year contract if a fee can be agreed to sign the Newcastle and Sweden striker. (Sky Sports Switzerland - in French), externalBrentford are not willing to sell DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28, to Newcastle at any price unless they sign a replacement first. (ipaper - subscription required), externalManchester United have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 22, who is also in talks with Newcastle. (Sun), externalChelsea are closing in on a deal worth more than 40m euros (£34.8m) to sign 19-year-old Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax. (Athletic - subscription required), externalManchester United have made a bid of 40m euros (£35m) for Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand, 26, but the Portuguese club want at least 50m euros (£43.4) for the Denmark international, who is also a target for Juventus. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external Leeds have missed out on Igor Paixao, 25, despite lodging an improved second bid with Feyenoord as the Brazilian winger looks set to join Marseille. (Fabrizio Romano), externalNottingham Forest are eyeing a move for Fulham and Spain winger Adama Traore, 29, who previously worked with manager Nuno Espirito Santo at Wolves. (Telegraph - subscription required), externalForest are also on the verge of signing Switzerland international Dan Ndoye, 24, on a long-term contract for a club-record fee after he informed Bologna of his desire to play in the Premier League. (Telegraph – subscription required), externalIf Forest beat Napoli to Ndoye's signature, the Italian club could step up their interest in Manchester City's Grealish or Manchester United's 21-year-old Argentina forward Alejandro Garnacho. (Sun), externalEverton are interested in Lyon's Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 27, who they previously targeted in 2021 when the England midfielder was at Arsenal. (Sky Sports), externalChelsea have no intention of selling Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, 27, amid speculation with clubs in Saudi Arabia. (Football London), externalAston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 23, is a top target for Chelsea and the Blues are ready to offer England defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 27, and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, as well as a fee to secure a deal. (Football Insider), externalBayern Munich are the only club to express an interest in RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, 22, but the Netherlands international prefers a move to the Premier League. (Bild - in German), externalLiverpool, Everton, Aston Villa and Bournemouth are set to miss out on highly rated 20-year-old Frenchman Nathan Zeze, with the Nantes defender preferring a move to Saudi Pro League side Neom SC. (Sun), externalEverton, West Ham and Nottingham Forest are battling it out for Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 27, who wants to leave Juventus this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), externalManchester United's English midfielder Toby Collyer, 21, is open to a loan move away from Old Trafford after making 13 appearances last season. (Daily Mail), externalRangers have emerged as favourites to sign English winger Mikey Moore, 17, on loan from Tottenham. (Matt Law - Telegraph) , externalCeltic and Strasbourg have submitted offers for Manchester City's 19-year-old English defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. (Football Insider), external
