118-goal striker pushing to join Newcastle next week

Newcastle United gearing up for frantic end to transfer window as Wissa deal edges closer

Newcastle United are preparing for what promises to be a hectic finale to the summer transfer window, with the club’s striker situation set to dominate headlines in the coming days. The Magpies find themselves juggling multiple negotiations, player ambitions, and rival interest as Eddie Howe looks to fine-tune his squad ahead of a long and demanding season.

 

Central to Newcastle’s plans is the future of Alexander Isak. The Swedish forward has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, who view him as a potential marquee addition before the deadline. However, any deal involving Isak departing St James’ Park is said to hinge on Newcastle first bringing in at least two attacking reinforcements. One of those signings, crucially, could be completed as early as next week.

 

Wissa pushing hard for move to Newcastle

The name at the top of the list is Yoane Wissa. The 28-year-old Brentford striker has made it abundantly clear to his current employers that he wants to leave West London for Tyneside before the window slams shut. Wissa, who has been a consistent performer in the Premier League and enjoyed a remarkable campaign last season by netting 19 goals, is reportedly eager to embrace the challenge of leading the line for Howe’s side.

 

Negotiations between Newcastle and Brentford, however, are far from straightforward. While the Magpies remain keen, there is still a sizeable gap in valuation between the two clubs. Reports suggest that the difference could be as much as £20 million, with Brentford determined to maximise the return on one of their most prized assets. Newcastle, for their part, are working within tighter financial constraints due to Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules, which has forced them to be more strategic in their dealings this summer.

 

Confidence a deal can be struck

Despite the current impasse, optimism persists that a compromise will eventually be reached. According to Craig Hope, via NUFC Blog, there is growing belief on Tyneside that the Wissa deal could be wrapped up next week. Sources close to the DR Congo international indicate that the forward himself is confident of a move materialising, with personal terms unlikely to be an obstacle.

 

Should Newcastle succeed in securing Wissa’s services, the forward is widely expected to fill the void left by Callum Wilson, who departed the club earlier in the summer following the expiration of his contract. Wilson had been a loyal servant and a reliable source of goals, but Howe is eager to refresh his attacking options with a younger and more dynamic alternative.

 

Interestingly, Wissa’s potential arrival would not directly affect Isak’s situation. The Swede’s possible transfer to Liverpool is seen as a separate matter, with Newcastle’s hierarchy insisting that an additional forward would need to arrive alongside Wissa before they would even consider sanctioning his departure. This highlights just how delicate the balancing act is for the club as they try to keep both squad depth and financial stability in check.

 

Race against the clock

As the transfer deadline draws closer, the sense of urgency grows. Time is running out for Brentford and Newcastle to close the gap in their valuations, and if neither side budges, Wissa could be forced to remain at the Gtech Community Stadium – a scenario that would leave both the player and Newcastle frustrated.

 

For now, though, there remains cautious optimism around St James’ Park. With Wissa pushing hard for the move, Newcastle showing intent to get it done, and talks still active, all eyes will be on the next week to see if Eddie Howe can add another key piece to his evolving attacking puzzle before the window slams shut.