Yoane Wissa Accuses Brentford of Breaking Promise Amid Newcastle Move Saga

Yoane Wissa has demanded to leave Brentford. He says they backed out of their promise to let him join Newcastle United. Wissa claims the club is going back on their word. The transfer window is about to close, and Newcastle really wants to sign him as reported.

WHAT WISSA SAID IN HIS STATEMENT

Wissa talked directly to fans. He said club leaders and the new coach told him he could leave if a fair offer came in. He claims this agreement was written down. But now, he says Brentford has changed its stance, having rejected Newcastle‘s £25 million bid according to reports. Wissa, who scored 14 goals and had 6 assists last season, says he’s “frustrated.” He feels staying will ruin his four great years at Brentford. He hasn’t trained or played this season and left pre-season camp early because he wants to leave.

BRENTFORD, NEWCASTLE AND THE SEASON SO FAR

Brentford is struggling at the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season, currently sitting 13th after three games, having just beaten Aston Villa. Wissa has not been part of the squad amid all the speculation and his desire to leave as noted in recent updates. Newcastle, on the other hand, is doing poorly as well, with no wins from their opening three mathcez. They made bids close to £35 million for Wissa this summer as they aim to finish in the top four.

WHAT’S NEXT AHEAD OF TRANSFER DEADLINE?

The transfer window closes on Monday night. Talks between the clubs will likely continue until the deadline. Wissa and Newcastle want the move to happen. Brentford plays Chelsea next, who are leaders as they wait for Arsenal and Liverpool to play each other. Newcastle faces Wolves, who are only two points below them. Wissa’s future is uncertain, but the situation is putting pressure on everyone to find a quick solution.