Newcastle United’s pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has hit a major roadblock after the Bees rejected an improved £40 million(Sh 7 billion) bid, leaving the player’s future hanging in the balance as the summer transfer window gathers intensity.
Newcastle’s latest offer was structured at £35 million( Sh. 5.29 billion) upfront with a further £5 million(Sh755 million) in add-ons. Despite the increase, Brentford dismissed the proposal instantly, maintaining their valuation of the Congolese international at between £50 million and £60 million.
The firm stance highlights the club’s desire to keep hold of one of their most potent attacking threats and also their reluctance to lose yet another key figure during a turbulent summer.
Brentford have already endured a difficult off-season with the departure of manager Thomas Frank, the sale of captain Christian Nørgaard, and the loss of Bryan Mbeumo.
The exits have left the London team facing questions about their stability heading into the new Premier League campaign. Against this backdrop, Wissa has become even more indispensable.
At 28, Wissa is believed to be keen on a new challenge and has made his feelings clear in recent weeks. Reports suggest he has been training away from the main squad and has scrubbed Brentford from his social media platforms—moves interpreted as signs of frustration at the stalled negotiations.
Having established himself as a reliable scorer and a workhorse in attack since joining Brentford in 2021, Wissa views a transfer to Newcastle as a chance to play European football and fight for higher honors. With Callum Wilson expected to depart and uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak’s long-term future, Newcastle have placed Wissa high on their priority list.
For Newcastle, the rejection is a setback in their bid to bolster Eddie Howe’s attacking options. With the Magpies facing a season packed with domestic and continental commitments, squad depth is critical. Howe has long admired Wissa’s blend of direct play, seeing him as a player who could slot seamlessly into Newcastle’s system.
Brentford’s refusal to engage unless their valuation is met complicates matters. Newcastle must now decide whether to test Brentford’s resolve with an even larger bid or pivot to alternative targets. Time is not on their side, with the season already underway and the transfer window closing in less than two weeks.
The situation is becoming a high-stakes standoff. Wissa wants the move, Newcastle need the player, and Brentford are holding firm making this one of summers most intriguing transfer stories.