Newcastle bid for Wissa rejected by Brentford

Newcastle increases its bid for Yoane Wissa as Brentford sticks to a high price amid Isak transfer drama.

Newcastle bid for Wissa rejected by Brentford

Newcastle has raised its bid to 40 million pounds for Yoane Wissa, but Brentford rejected the offer. Wissa has one year left on his contract and wants a move to St James Park. Alexander Isak trains away from the group as Newcastle negotiates a possible move to Liverpool, while the club says Isak will stay this summer. Brentford value Wissa at 50 to 60 million and did not move on their price after the higher bid. The latest offer arrived soon after Isak posted a message on Instagram claiming promises were broken, fueling the transfer saga. Wissa missed Brentford's 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest as he pushes for a transfer. Brentford have added Dango Ouattara to strengthen their attack, increasing pressure on Newcastle.

A deal looks unlikely to complete before Monday’s league clash with Liverpool, a game that could set the tone for how aggressively Newcastle pursues the target in the closing days of the window.

The pursuit shows Newcastle betting on market timing and a willingness to pay for proven end product. The Isak situation adds a risk layer: if Isak stays, Wissa becomes a secondary project; if Isak departs, Wissa could be an immediate upgrade that reshapes Newcastle’s attacking options. Brentford’s firm stance signals a strategic choice to fund a broader squad rebuild and to avoid selling at a lower valuation during a seller-friendly window. The transfer window remains volatile, with social media activity and leadership changes at Brentford amplifying uncertainty and delaying decisions. In this climate, both clubs risk overpaying or missing out to a rival who moves faster.

Highlights

The transfer market keeps turning as clubs weigh risk against reward.