Sky Sports: Frank asks Tottenham to sign ‘extraordinary’ forward who’s already agreed to join another club
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Tottenham Hotspur may have suffered a major setback in their pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, but Thomas Frank is determined not to let the transfer window slip away without reinforcements. According to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, the Spurs head coach has urged the club to explore a deal for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, a player he knows intimately from their successful spell together in West London.
The Danish manager, who took charge at Spurs earlier this summer, is said to be eager to reunite with the 28-year-old attacker and add his dynamic qualities to the squad. However, any potential move hinges on Tottenham first offloading one of their current strikers before the deadline. Richarlison, who was previously discussed as part of a swap proposal in Spurs’ failed pursuit of Eze, remains one of the most likely candidates to make way.
Newcastle competition and Brentford’s stance
Wissa has already been heavily courted this summer, with Newcastle United long considered frontrunners for his signature. The Magpies have tracked the Congolese international for several windows and tabled a £40 million bid earlier in August, only for Brentford to turn it down. Despite this, Newcastle still believe they can get a deal done before September, and Spurs’ late interest adds another layer of intrigue to the saga.
Tottenham’s move comes after their painful setback in the chase for Eze, who dramatically snubbed them to join North London rivals Arsenal in a £68m switch earlier this week. Frank’s desire to bring in Wissa highlights just how highly he rates his former forward, with the Congolese attacker seen as a player who could immediately make an impact at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Wissa’s best season yet
The striker is coming off the finest campaign of his career under Frank at Brentford. In 2024/25, he netted 19 Premier League goals and contributed five assists in just 35 appearances, establishing himself as one of the most effective finishers outside the traditional top six. His lethal finishing, versatility across the front line, and ability to step up in big moments made him an indispensable figure for the Bees.
Speculation around his future has already disrupted Brentford’s preparations for the new campaign. Wissa was left out of the squad during their 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest last weekend, with interim boss Keith Andrews confirming that his absence was directly related to ongoing transfer discussions.
Brentford exodus and Spurs’ urgent needs
Should Wissa depart, he would become the latest high-profile exit in what has already been a turbulent summer for Brentford. Bryan Mbeumo has already sealed a move abroad, captain Christian Norgaard has left, and goalkeeper Mark Flekken has also departed, leaving the Bees facing a major rebuild.
For Tottenham, the timing of Frank’s push for Wissa is crucial. The club is in desperate need of attacking reinforcements following Son Heung-min’s departure earlier this summer. To make matters worse, James Maddison has suffered an ACL injury in pre-season, ruling him out for the entirety of the 2025/26 campaign. He joins Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, and Destiny Udogie on a growing injury list, leaving Spurs short of firepower and creativity in the final third.
Alternatives still on the table
While Wissa has emerged as a priority target, Spurs are also keeping other options alive. Manchester City’s Brazilian talent Savinho is on the radar, with talks reportedly taking place again this week. However, Frank’s insistence on Wissa underlines his belief that the Congolese forward could not only replace lost quality but also adapt seamlessly to his system at Spurs, having thrived under his guidance before.
With less than two weeks left in the transfer window, Tottenham face a race against time. Frank wants Wissa, Newcastle remain in the hunt, and Brentford are bracing themselves for yet another departure. Whether Spurs can get the deal over the line may depend on how quickly they can offload one of their strikers — and how much they are willing to pay to beat their Premier League rivals.