As Newcastle United fans await further news on Alexander Isak’s future, Yoane Wissa appears to be getting closer to a move to Tyneside.
Before it emerged that Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle, the club’s focus was to sign a striker who could play alongside and provide cover for him.
After missing out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, the Magpies turned their attention to Yoane Wissa. The 28-year-old is keen to leave Brentford, and looks ideally suited to what Eddie Howe needs.
It was reported on Thursday that Wissa to Newcastle was progressing, and now a further update suggests that the striker really could be Toon bound.
Yoane Wissa only wants to sign for Newcastle United
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie has provided more details about Newcastle United’s pursuit of Wissa.
Despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest, his only focus is a move to St James’ Park.
“I’m told that one is progressing well,” Downie said.
“There is hope and expectation that it will get done. One bid of £25million has been turned down. They are in talks over a deal for about £35million. Brentford know Newcastle are desperate, which is not helping the situation.
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“However, the player has made it clear he wants to move to Newcastle. He is not interested in Spurs. He is not interested in Nottingham Forest. Newcastle is the club he wants to go to, and the two clubs need to come to some kind of agreement. I am not expecting a number of bids to go in and be rejected. I think they will sit down and come to an agreement.
“I would expect some kind of movement there over the weekend, is what I am hearing. Wissa sounds like he is fairly close.”
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At a time when Isak wants to leave Newcastle during a summer in which the Magpies have missed out on multiple key targets, it is refreshing to hear that a player actually wants to move to St James’ Park.
That will delight the Toon Army, as they want to watch players who are totally committed to the cause on Tyneside. They want to watch players who want to don the famous black and white stripes and represent the region.
That is Wissa’s stance, despite also attracting interest from Spurs and Nottingham Forest.
In truth, his stance regarding Spurs is surprising. A move there would allow him to stay in London and give him the chance to play under Thomas Frank again.
Either Spurs’ interest is not actually that strong, or Wissa wants a fresh challenge. Either way, he could soon get that at Newcastle United.