Brentford striker Yoana Wissa reportedly wants to move to Newcastle to continue the club's rich history with French-African players. Wissa, 28, was left out of the squad for Sunday’s 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest, and he continues to push for a move.

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Brentford manager Keith Andrews says striker Yoane Wissa will not be included in the squad for the team’s opening Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday amid uncertainty over his future at the London club.

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Newcastle United ’s improved offer of £35m plus £5m in add-ons for Yoane Wissa has been rejected by Brentford. News of the Magpies ’ improved offer broke on Wednesday afternoon, but within hours it had been revealed that the Bees had turned down that offer.

Wissa determined to secure Premier League switchYoane Wissa’s future at Brentford has entered a tense stand-off, with the forward pushing hard for a move away from west London. The 28-year-old has

Newcastle are unwilling to pay more than £40m for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa but the Bees have put a £60m price tag on the 28-year-old. (Northern Echo)