Eddie Howe has made a decision on the future of struggling striker Yoane Wissa | OneFootball

Snatching Yoane Wissa from Brentford for a staggering £55 million was supposed to be the ultimate statement of intent to bolster Eddie Howe’s attacking ranks. Fast forward less than a year, and the mood on Tyneside has completely soured.

According to The Athletic, the Magpies are already actively exploring ways to offload the 29-year-old forward this summer, setting the stage for one of the fastest and most expensive U-turns in recent Premier League history.

To say Wissa has found life difficult in the North East would be a massive understatement. The transition from the Gtech Community Stadium to the intense, demanding St. James’ Park has been a massive struggle for the attacker.

Yoane Wissa contrinues to struggle at Newcastle United

Across 24 appearances in all competitions this season, the DR Congo international has managed a deeply concerning total of three goals, with just a single strike coming in the Premier League.

For a £55m investment, that return is shocking. During his time at Brentford, Wissa was electric, thriving in Thomas Frank’s fluid, counter-attacking system and consistently stepping up in big moments.

Under Eddie Howe, however, he has looked visibly lost. He has struggled to adapt to the relentless, high-octane pressing triggers required in Newcastle’s system and often looks physically isolated against deep-sitting defenses.

Wissa is wants to prove himself at St. James’ Park

Wissa absolutely does not want to leave. Despite the club’s hierarchy actively looking to move him on, the forward is reportedly determined to dig his heels in, prove his doubters wrong, and fight for his place at the club.

Newcastle’s ownership is acutely aware of the Premier League’s strict Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Having a £55m asset rapidly depreciating on the bench while contributing a single league goal is a financial nightmare.

If they want to heavily reinvest in the squad this summer, perhaps finally securing the dynamic right-winger they’ve been looking for, offloading Wissa’s wages and trying to recoup even a fraction of that transfer fee might be necessary.