Newcastle United have officially sealed a significant breakthrough in the transfer market by reaching a full verbal agreement to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a deal worth an impressive £55 million. The move comes as part of the Magpies’ urgent bid to restructure and reinforce their forward line following the imminent departure of Alexander Isak, who is set to complete a record-breaking switch to Liverpool.
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the 28-year-old attacker has been identified as a crucial addition to Eddie Howe’s side. Wissa will join fellow newcomer Nick Woltemade, whose recent record signing underlined Newcastle’s ambitious intent to reshape their attacking options after a turbulent summer window. Together, the double swoop reflects the Magpies’ strong determination to maintain their competitive edge in both domestic and European competitions.
The reshuffling of Newcastle’s attack became inevitable after Isak made his stance clear by forcing through his transfer to Anfield, while long-serving striker Callum Wilson was released last season. This situation left Howe with limited options up front, increasing the urgency to secure a dynamic and versatile forward capable of filling the gap.
Wissa himself had been pushing for a move throughout the summer transfer window, making headlines over the weekend with a public statement in which he accused Brentford of deliberately blocking his long-awaited exit. That revelation put additional pressure on the Bees’ board and accelerated negotiations with Newcastle, ultimately paving the way for the agreement to be finalised.
With Liverpool closing in on Isak in what is set to be one of the most expensive transfers in Premier League history, Newcastle have successfully secured their own reinforcement in Wissa. The DR Congo international is now preparing to undergo his medical in the North East, after which the move will be officially completed. Fans are already anticipating his arrival, with high expectations that Wissa will deliver pace, creativity, and goals to Eddie Howe’s ambitious squad.