Yoane Wissa Wants Brentford Move Amid Newcastle and Champions League Interest

Yoane Wissa has made it clear to Brentford that he wants to leave the club, refusing to return to full training and eyeing a move to Newcastle United and Champions League football.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Wissa, 28, has reiterated his desire to leave Brentford, with his eyes set on joining Newcastle United. The Magpies remain interested in the striker, despite rejecting a recent £25m move, as reports confirm. Wissa is reportedly frustrated with his current situation. He believed he would be allowed to leave in the summer following Ivan Toney’s departure last year. However, sources at Brentford have denied such assurances were given. Wissa has just one year left on his contract and believes this could be his last chance to secure a move to the Champions League. Despite his stance, head coach Keith Andrews expects him to rejoin the squad after he arrived early from pre-season in Portugal.

IMPACT ON BRENTFORD AND NEWCASTLE

Brentford are facing significant squad changes following the departures of Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Nørgaard, and their previous manager over the past year. Wissa was a key player last season, contributing 14 goals and 6 assists in 34 appearances as the Bees finished 13th. Newcastle, meanwhile, finished fifth in the Premier League and qualified for the Champions League. The Magpies are also in talks for Benjamin Šeško, but view Wissa as a versatile addition to their attacking options, especially given uncertainty around the future of Alexander Isak.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR NEXT

Brentford’s pre-season preparations remain unsettled as they risk losing another influential forward. Newcastle are expected to return with an improved offer in the coming days, hoping to seal the deal before the Premier League season starts. Brentford’s first match is against Nottingham Forest, who finished in the last European spot last season, raising the stakes for immediate squad stability. Newcastle begin their Champions League campaign soon, and positive progress in signing Wissa or Šeško could significantly strengthen their forward line for the demanding season ahead.