Wissa eyes Newcastle move

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa pushes for a move to Newcastle to embrace a historic run of French African talent at the club.

Wissa aims at Newcastle to join a line of French African stars

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, 28, is pushing for a move to Newcastle United as the transfer window runs down. He was left out of the squad for Sundays 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest and has removed Brentford from his social media profile amid the pursuit. The DR Congo international, born in northern France, has cited inspiration from Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse and Hatem Ben Arfa, hoping to follow in their footsteps at St James Park. He also reportedly wants the club’s No 9 shirt, a symbol tied to goal scoring at the club.

Brentford are said to have rejected a £40m bid from Newcastle, and the player remains keen on a move before the September 1 deadline. Wissa has signalled a clear preference for Newcastle and his ambitions appear to hinge on Brentford accepting a valuation that matches his expectations. If the deal stalls, he could face a period of uncertainty until the January window.

This case sheds light on how clubs balance selling players with maintaining squad strength. Newcastle’s pursuit taps into a broader strategy of recruiting players who carry a club’s past successes, while Brentford must weigh immediate financial gains against long term team development. Wissa’s move would not only change his career path but could also shift Brentford’s attacking options and revenue dynamics for the season. The situation illustrates how influential a single transfer bid can become when a player ties personal ambition to a club’s historical identity.

Highlights

The transfer market often tests loyalty, price and ambition in equal measure.