Newcastle United have reportedly received boost in pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, who wants to leave the West London club.

According to an update by Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope, Yoane Wissa has informed Brentford that he won’t play for them again. The DR Congo international is keen on securing a move away from the West London club, and it is a massive boost for Newcastle United, who have been pushing for his signature for some time.

Wissa joined the Bees back in 2021, and he has only gone from strength to strength since then. While he was not an integral part of the first team in the initial years, the 28-year-old has been one of their mainstays of late.

The French-born striker had an exceptional 2024/25 campaign as he contributed towards 25 goals (20 goals, 5 assists) in his 39 outings across competition. His impressive performances have put him on the radar of multiple top clubs in the country.

While his current deal runs out next summer, Brentford do have an option to extend his stay by another 12 months. However, it seems Yoane Wissa is all set to leave the club this summer, amidst interest from Newcastle United.

Wissa wants to join Newcastle United

The Magpies are in the market for a new striker. They want to add more depth and quality in the final third and feel Yoane Wissa could do wonders for them. He could be an ideal cover for Alexander Isak. If the Swedish international ends up securing a move away, the Brentford ace could even lead the line for them.

Reports suggest they are close to agreeing personal terms with the 28-year-old, who has informed the Bees that he won’t play for them again. He wants the club to honour a promise from last season, where they ensured him he would be allowed to leave for the right price.

Brentford are aware that Wissa wants to join Newcastle, but negotiations between the two clubs haven’t been easy. The Bees’ asking price of over £50 million might be causing a lot of problems. While those involved keep pushing to get it over the line, the Tyneside club have started looking at alternatives.