Newcastle launch improved bid to sign Brentford’s Yoane Wissa – Full details

While Alexander Isak continues to sulk on Tyneside, leaving Newcastle United frustrated with his refusal to fully commit, the Magpies are pressing ahead with their striker search. Regardless of what happens with their unsettled Swedish forward, the club knows at least one new striker must be brought in before the transfer deadline.

Over the past 24 hours, Wolves’ Jørgen Strand Larsen has emerged as a potential option, but the real focus is on Brentford’s Yoane Wissa. Newcastle’s interest in the DR Congo international is not new. Almost a month ago, the Magpies tabled a £25 million offer for the 28-year-old forward, only to see it dismissed out of hand by the Bees.

 

Since then, Brentford have made it clear they are under no pressure to sell. Reports earlier this week suggested that they are demanding a fee north of £50 million, reiterating that the recent arrival of Dango Ouattara is intended to strengthen their squad depth rather than replace Wissa or Bryan Mbeumo.

 

However, Newcastle are refusing to give up. Fresh developments today indicate that the club has returned with an improved package in an effort to break the deadlock. Transfer insider Ben Jacobs has revealed that the Magpies have lodged a bid worth £35 million plus performance-based add-ons. That claim has been backed up by Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, who confirmed that a formal offer of £35 million, with a potential £5 million in bonuses, has gone directly to Brentford’s board following renewed talks between the two clubs.

 

Newcastle chiefs remain cautiously optimistic that this enhanced proposal might finally tempt Brentford into negotiations, though the situation is delicate. Brentford’s hierarchy are understood to be unhappy with Wissa’s recent attempts to engineer a move away, leaving the West London outfit reluctant to be seen as caving in under pressure.

 

As the transfer clock ticks down, Newcastle face a crucial few days. Whether or not Alexander Isak remains at St James’ Park, the priority for Eddie Howe and the recruitment team is clear: strengthen the forward line. With Wissa now firmly in the crosshairs, the Magpies will be hoping their persistence pays off and that Brentford soften their hardline stance before the window slams shut.