Newcastle United are reportedly confident of sealing the deal for Brentford star Yoane Wissa.

Newcastle United are growing increasingly confident of landing Brentford forward Yoane Wissa this summer, despite an initial £25 million bid being rejected.

Sources close to the situation suggest that while Brentford have attempted to resist approaches, the two clubs are not far apart in valuation, with the Magpies poised to return with an improved offer in the coming days. Newcastle United view Wissa as a key attacking addition as they look to reshape their frontline ahead of the new season.

The 28-year-old has made no secret of his ambition to leave the Gtech Community Stadium, and his decision to exit Brentford’s pre-season training camp speaks volumes. Wissa is understood to be fully committed to forcing through a move to St James’ Park, seeing the transfer as a major step forward in his career.

Newcastle United continue to push

Brentford, who have already sold Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United this summer, were originally adamant that Yoane Wissa would not be sold in the same window. However, with the DR Congo internatioanl making his unhappiness known and now pushing aggressively for a switch, the West London club are coming under growing pressure.

Brentford have reportedly started working on replacements behind the scenes, which insiders see as a positive signal that a deal is progressing. Though they are holding out for a higher fee, potentially upwards of £40 million, Newcastle are prepared to negotiate further and believe an agreement can be struck soon.

Newcastle United’s Yoane Wissa chase is close to completion

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has revealed that Newcastle United’s interest in Wissa is not fleeting. The forward fits the profile of players being targeted under the club’s long-term recruitment strategy: athletic, Premier League-proven, and hungry for a bigger stage. Pete O’Rourke, speaking on the Football Insider Inside Track podcast, stated:

“The key thing is Wissa is interested in a move to Newcastle. He’s doing everything he can to push this through. Newcastle aren’t going to walk away from this – far from it.”

The feeling at the club is that Wissa’s pace, work rate, and versatility across the frontline make him an ideal fit for Eddie Howe’s evolving system, especially as they look to inject more direct threat into their attacking play.

Although Brentford were reluctant to lose both Mbeumo and Wissa in one window, Newcastle United’s persistence, combined with the players’ own efforts, has tilted the balance. Club insiders maintain that a compromise is within reach, and optimism is growing behind the scenes that the Magpies will get their man before the end of the month.

The situation remains fluid, but Newcastle United are not backing down. With their project gathering momentum and Champions League qualification as the target, bringing in Wissa would mark another statement of intent from a club that continues to rise.