Newcastle’s third offer for Yoane Wissa goes public as Brentford play waiting game

With the summer transfer window rushing to a close, the future of Yoane Wissa remains one of the most intriguing stories.

For weeks, it seemed almost certain that the dynamic Brentford forward would be trading West London for the North East, joining Newcastle United in a big-money move.

Now, with just over a day left for deals to be done, nothing is settled, and everyone is left playing a tense waiting game.

The situation has taken a dramatic turn. Not long ago, a transfer looked straightforward. Wissa had entered the final year of his contract with Brentford, and Newcastle seemed ready to pay a fee in the region of £30 million to secure his services.

It felt like a matter of time before the official announcement. However, Brentford’s stance has completely changed. The sudden sale of their other key attacker, Bryan Mbeumo, has forced a rethink.

Despite not featuring Wissa at all this season, the club is now desperately reluctant to let another star leave, fearing they could be left dangerously short of firepower up front.

This new hardline position from Brentford directly clashes with Wissa’s own wishes. The player has now publicly expressed his desire to leave the club, making it clear that he sees his future elsewhere.

This announcement interestingly coincided with a significant new offer from Newcastle. Reports indicate that the Magpies have tabled a third, improved verbal bid for the Congolese international earlier this week.

This latest offer is believed to be worth £40 million upfront, with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons, bringing the total potential value to £45 million.

Yet, even this improved proposal seems to fall short of Brentford’s new astronomical demands. In a stunning shift, the club is now said to value Wissa at somewhere between £60 and £65 million a price tag that feels specifically designed to scare off any and all suitors.

The reason for the delay in their response is simple: they are actively scrambling to find a replacement striker themselves. Their message is clear; they will not sanction Wissa’s sale until they have someone new lined up to lead their line.

This is a predicament any club can understand. It is very similar to the position Newcastle themselves are in with Alexander Isak.

No team wants to be left weakened without a proven goal-scorer, especially with the grueling Premier League season underway.

For a club like Brentford, whose main objective every year is to avoid relegation, losing their top attacking talents without a backup plan could be a catastrophic mistake.

However, Brentford’s firm stance is not without its risks. Wissa has reportedly claimed that a “gentleman’s agreement” exists between him and the club, a promise that they would not stand in his way if a suitable offer arrived.

If the club now goes back on this understanding, it could create an irreparable rift. A player who feels his ambitions are being blocked is unlikely to simply reintegrate happily into the squad, a scenario Newcastle are facing with Isak.

This creates a fascinating domino effect for the final hours of the window. What Brentford decides to do with Wissa could directly impact the future of Alexander Isak.

If Brentford finally agrees to a deal, it would give Newcastle the green light to secure their main target and potentially use those funds to reinvest, which could include finally approving Isak’s desired move to Liverpool.

But Newcastle have likely reached their financial limit. They are not expected to suddenly meet Brentford’s £60 million-plus valuation.

So, we are left with a high-stakes game of chicken. Will Brentford’s need for a replacement force them to eventually accept a lower fee as the clock ticks down?

Or will they dig their heels in, risk an unhappy player, and hope their valuation is met? The next twenty-four hours will provide all the answers, deciding not just the future of Yoane Wissa, but potentially shaping the fortunes of two Premier League clubs as the new season continues.