Brentford turn down Newcastle’s £40m approach for Wissa
Newcastle United’s latest £40m offer for Yoane Wissa has been rejected by Brentford, leaving the Magpies to consider their options as the forward enters the final year of his contract.
Newcastle United has made an offer of £35 million plus £5 million in variables for Yoane Wissa, according to Ben Jacobs. The Brentford striker has expressed his desire to join the north-east English club.
However, Brentford rejected Newcastle's latest proposal, as journalist David Ornstein pointed out, and did not consider any counter-offer. The club managed by Eddie Howe is considering whether to submit a new proposal in the coming days.
It should be noted that, with one year remaining on Wissa's contract, Newcastle considers £40 million to be the maximum valuation for the player.
Brentford, for its part, retains a unilateral extension option in the current agreement with the striker. Brentford's refusal complicates the transfer scenario despite the player's explicit interest in moving to St. James' Park.