Newcastle are nonetheless combating to revive the soundness of their striker division after the departure of Callum Wilson and studying of the will of Alexander Isak to go away as nicely. They’re reportedly getting ready a proposal for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as potential Isak alternative, and so they’ve already embarked upon the mission of signing Yoane Wissa from Brentford to supply cowl.
Having seen an preliminary provide of £25million for the providers of the 28-year-old rejected, the Magpies are, based on Ben Jacobs, set to proceed discussions with Brentford over the weekend.
The Bees want to maintain maintain of Wissa, as the one the rest of the formidable attacking trio additionally together with Ivan Toney (joined Al-Ahli final yr) and Bryan Mbeumo (signed for Manchester United just a few days in the past). They’re, nevertheless, conscious that Wissa is eager on the concept of transferring to St. James’s Park and it appears they’ll have to specific a valuation of his providers, which apparently stands at £40million at this level.
Newcastle will resume talks for Yoane Wissa this weekend with a bid in extra of £30m anticipated.
Brentford favor to maintain Wissa and worth him at over £40m, however participant needs an exit.
Newcastle additionally nonetheless in lively talks with Benjamin Sesko to attempt to agree phrases.⚫️ pic.twitter.com/yeG7SQ81eb
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 26, 2025