Newcastle United pushes to sign Yoane Wissa this summer | OneFootball

Brentford turned down an initial €25 million offer, but the Magpies are set to return with a new bid.

Yoane Wissa

Yoane Wissa left Brentford’s pre-season training camp in Portugal on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to return to London. The Congolese striker is attracting interest from several European clubs, with Newcastle United making the first official approach to Brentford.

Yoane Wissa is among Newcastle United’s main targets for this summer transfer window. The Magpies’ interest in the Congolese forward intensified after their failed pursuit of Hugo Ekitike, who instead joined Liverpool. Newcastle have already submitted an initial bid of €25 million, but the Bees rejected it, deeming the offer insufficient. However, that’s not the only reason behind Brentford’s refusal to sell.

Brentford reluctant to lose Yoane Wissa

Brentford are understandably hesitant to part ways with another key attacking asset after the departure of prolific Cameroonian striker Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United, not to mention captain Christian Norgaard’s sale to Arsenal. With 20 goals in all competitions during the 2024/25 season, Yoane Wissa remains a cornerstone of Brentford’s sporting project for the 2025/26 campaign.

Yoane Wissa ready to put pressure on the Bees for Newcastle United move

Although Wissa is vital to Brentford’s plans, the Congolese international himself is pushing for a move away from the Gtech Community Stadium. With his contract running until 2026, Wissa left the Bees’ training camp to persuade club officials to let him go. Multiple sources report that he is eager to sign for Newcastle this summer. Meanwhile, the Magpies are preparing a fresh €35 million bid.