Liverpool are reportedly interested in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa as a potential backup option should their primary target, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, remain unattainable this transfer window. After Liverpool’s initial £110 million bid for Isak was rejected, the club has begun to eye alternative strikers to strengthen their attack following the death of Diogo Jota and the sale of Luis Diaz.

Wissa, a 28-year-old DR Congo international valued at around £50 million, has expressed a clear desire to leave Brentford and join a Champions League club this summer. Brentford are reportedly open to selling him once they find a replacement, making this a possible opportunity for Liverpool. The Reds have already made initial enquiries about Wissa, though they face competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Al-Nassr.

Newcastle United had previously pursued Wissa after missing out on their target, French striker Hugo Ekitike, who eventually joined Arsenal for a fee potentially rising to £79 million. The Magpies remain confident about signing Wissa, especially amid their ongoing difficulties acquiring top strikers, having also failed to land Benjamin Sesko.

If Liverpool secure Wissa, it would represent another blow to Newcastle in this summer's transfer market, continuing Liverpool’s recent trend of disrupting Newcastle’s transfer plans. The possible move for Wissa would serve as Liverpool's contingency should their pursuit of Alexander Isak falter, providing them with a solid option up front in a very competitive market.

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This strategic interest in Wissa aligns with Liverpool's need to rebuild their forward line after losing key players and illustrates the evolving dynamics of the Premier League transfer race this summer.

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