Yoane Wissa Seeks Brentford Exit as Premier League Clubs Circle

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has left the club’s pre-season training camp in Portugal amid growing uncertainty over his future, with Newcastle, Tottenham, and Nottingham Forest all vying for his signature. he 28-year-old DR Congo international, who scored 19 goals in 35 Premier League appearances last season, has refused contract extension talks with Brentford and is determined to leave following teammate Bryan Mbeumo’s departure to Manchester United. With just one year remaining on his current deal (plus an optional extension), Brentford could cash in now rather than risk losing him for free, with a fee of around £40 million likely.

Nottingham Forest have emerged as frontrunners, having tracked Wissa since January and now armed with funds from Anthony Elanga’s £52 million sale to Newcastle. His ability to play as a central striker or winger, combined with his work rate and finishing (31 Premier League goals over two seasons), makes him an ideal replacement for the potentially departing Morgan Gibbs-White. Tottenham and Newcastle, however, remain serious contenders, with both clubs able to offer European football—a key factor in Wissa’s decision. Brentford, meanwhile, face a pivotal meeting with Wissa’s representatives this week to determine whether to sell or reintegrate him into the squad.
Sources: BBC Sport, The Athletic