Newcastle United Move Forward With Yoane Wissa Transfer After Brentford Secure Ouattara

Newcastle United are working hard to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford. Talks have sped up after Brentford agreed to bring in Dango Ouattara to replace him. Wissa was not included in Brentford’s squad this weekend. He wants to join Newcastle quickly for the Champions League.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After weeks of talks, Newcastle United are ready to sign Yoane Wissa. The 28-year-old striker from DR Congo may switch after Brentford finalized a deal for Dango Ouattara. Reports say Newcastle are ready to pay around £35 million for Wissa as negotiations are underway. He scored 14 goals and registered 6 assists last season in all competitions for Brentford. Wissa was not with the team this weekend, showing he wants to leave and join Newcastle. Brentford said they would not let him leave until a replacement came in. Now that Ouattara agreed to join them, Wissa’s move looks likely.

NEWCASTLE AND BRENTFORD: SEASON CONTEXT

Newcastle United are back in the Premier League with Champions League football ready after finishing fifth last season and aiming to strengthen their squad depth. Their attacking players have been questioned, especially with rumors about Alexander Isak’s future. Wissa’s arrival would bring a proven Premier League attacker who is at the peak of his career. Brentford finished 13th last season, and will miss Wissa’s goals. With 20 Premier League strikes last campaign, Bryan Mbeumo was their main player in attack. Brentford hope Ouattara, signed from Bournemouth, will fill that gap. The Bees start their new Premier League campaign against Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle face Aston Villa away. Both teams want to begin well as they try to do better than last season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR NEWCASTLE AND WISSA?

Now that Brentford signed a replacement, Wissa’s transfer to Newcastle should move quickly. It might be complete within days as Newcastle want to add players fast before Champions League and Premier League duties begin in the coming weeks. Newcastle’s next fixture is away to Aston Villa, which will be a key early test against last year’s top-six rival. Brentford face Nottingham Forest next, as they look to find vital points without last season’s top scorer. Both clubs will be watched closely in the opening weeks as high-profile moves take place.