Inside story of Newcastle's most traumatic transfer window ever: Futile targets, a bad back that nearly blew star signing, jaw-dropping full story of how close Yoane Wissa move came to deadline-day disaster and the huge question Saudi owners MUST answer
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Newcastle United have significantly strengthened their squad through high-profile transfers funded by their Saudi Public Investment Fund owners. The club completed a £55 million signing of Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, who had not played for Brentford this season after requesting a move during preseason. This deal came after striker Alexander Isak departed Newcastle for Liverpool in a transfer worth around £125 million. Newcastle reinvested heavily to replace Isak, acquiring German forward Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart for £64.9 million.
Yoane Wissa, 28, was tasked with bolstering Newcastle’s attack following Isak's exit. Alongside Wissa and Woltemade, Newcastle showed restraint by opting not to pursue Wolves forward Jørgen Strand Larsen, focusing resources on their new signings. Wissa's transfer followed a period of negotiation during which he expressed expectations to leave Brentford, following the earlier departure of Brentford teammate Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United.
The club's spending reflects the ambitions of their PIF owners to compete at the highest level. The arrivals of Wissa and Woltemade are seen as key to Newcastle’s strategy for maintaining momentum in the Premier League and European competitions. These moves are part of a broader transfer window activity by Newcastle aiming to build a competitive, balanced squad underpinned by substantial financial investment from their ownership.
Overall, Newcastle’s transfers have emphasized reinvestment and tactical targeting of forwards to replace outgoing stars, confirming the club’s intent to remain competitive under the stewardship of their Saudi owners.
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