Yoane Wissa is keen to affix Newcastle. (Picture by Davidson/Getty Pictures)
Newcastle confirms Nick Ultemade’s signature early within the weekend, and so they plan to usher in one other striker.
At this stage, Newcastle has chosen two targets: Joan Wissa and Jorgen Strand Larsen. Each gamers requested to affix the Champions League aspect, however the former is the one which will likely be extra prolonged to get his transfer.
On Sunday, Wissa issued an in depth assertion confirming he needed to depart.
Newcastle is able to make one other provide to Yoan Wissa
In accordance with Pete O’Rourke (through Soccer Insider), Whissa’s assertion was positioned in pole place to affix Newcastle, however it’s nonetheless removed from a deal agreed with Brentford earlier than the switch window closes.
“Eddie Howe desires to usher in one other striker, if Newcastle decides to make the backburner a pursuit of Strand Larsen, they are going to improve their gives and attempt to get the deal for Wissa, however Brentford is extra probably than after the assertion.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Brentford had elevated its asking worth to £65 million. Nevertheless, this ranking might be lowered should you deliver a couple of alternative inside the subsequent 24-36 hours.
For now, it’s nonetheless unclear how this case will work. If Wissa does not transfer to Newcastle, it might be attention-grabbing to see if he is been reintegrated at Brentford.