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Yoane Wissa’s Brentford Future in Doubt Amid Newcastle Interest

Wissa Set to Return – But Not to Training

Brentford’s pre-season preparations have taken a sharp turn as forward Yoane Wissa is reportedly set to return to the club — but not in a playing capacity. According to Sky Sports News, Wissa will arrive back at the training ground tomorrow but “has no intention of training with the team.”

The tension centres around Brentford’s handling of Wissa’s future, with Sky Sports reporting he is “angry and disappointed” with the club’s stance. The 28-year-old departed the pre-season camp in Portugal early to discuss his next steps, just as Newcastle United’s interest began to heat up.

Newcastle’s Bid Rejected as Brentford Hold Firm

Newcastle reportedly submitted a £25m bid for Wissa — an offer Brentford turned down. The Bees are reluctant to lose another attacking asset following the sale of Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United in a deal that could rise to £71m.

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In addition, the West London club has already seen significant changes this summer, with head coach Thomas Frank and captain Christian Norgaard both departing. For Wissa, that turnover may signal the right moment to move on.

“Wissa is hoping Newcastle have not given up on signing him,” report Boswell and Sheth, though they add that Newcastle are “looking at other options” given Brentford’s firm stance that he is not for sale.

Brentford’s Balancing Act

The situation highlights the precarious balance Brentford must strike between long-term planning and short-term competitiveness. Losing both Mbeumo and potentially Wissa would severely damage their attacking structure. Yet keeping a clearly unsettled player poses its own risks.

It is a familiar story in modern football — one of ambition, timing, and strained communication between players and clubs.

All Eyes on Wissa’s Next Move

While the player is expected back at the club imminently, the situation remains unresolved. Whether Brentford can placate Wissa or are simply delaying the inevitable sale remains to be seen. For now, both club and player appear locked in a tense stand-off.

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From a Brentford fan’s perspective, the Wissa situation feels all too familiar — another talented player unsettled amid interest from a bigger club. There’s an understanding among fans that success breeds transfer speculation, but the timing of this drama is frustrating.

With Mbeumo already sold and stalwarts like Thomas Frank and Norgaard gone, Wissa was supposed to be one of the cornerstones for the rebuild. Seeing him reportedly “angry and disappointed” with the club suggests something may have broken down internally — perhaps a promise not kept or ambition misaligned.

Fans would naturally feel conflicted. Wissa has been a loyal and consistent performer, but if he’s not committed to the cause, should the club really hold him back? Equally, £25m seems underwhelming in today’s inflated market, especially when compared to Mbeumo’s £71m deal.

The fear is Brentford could lose another key player without sufficient time or resources to replace him. Many supporters will also question why this tension wasn’t resolved privately during the off-season instead of spilling into public view.

In short, while there’s no blame without full context, most fans would likely support the club’s stance — not because they don’t back Wissa, but because they know stability and fair value matter more than a rushed sale. If he stays, he must commit. If he leaves, it must be on Brentford’s terms.