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James Murray

Tue 12 August 2025 9:00, UK

Newcastle United are racing Al-Nassr to sign Brentford star Yoane Wissa after an “unbelievable” situation has emerged.

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Football Insider revealed on 2 August Brentford will reluctantly accept an offer from Newcastle for Wissa despite having rejected their initial £25million bid.

French newspaper L’Equipe reported on 7 August Al-Nassr are ready to meet Brentford’s asking price for Wissa and jump ahead of Newcastle in the race for his signature.

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Wissa, whose contract expires in June 2026, registered 20 goals and five assists in 39 appearances last season. 

Yoane Wissa has emerged as a target for Newcastle this summer (Credit: Imago)

This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.

“It’s another one of the problems Newcastle are going to have to deal with this summer.” 

Eddie Howe is looking to sign a new striker for Newcastle (Credit: Imago)

In terms of another transfer target at St James’ Park, Football Insider revealed on 9 August Newcastle are weighing up an offer for Nicolas Jackson after Enzo Maresca gave the green light for him to leave Stamford Bridge.

Man United walked away from signing Jackson after being told his hefty price tag before turning their attention to Newcastle target Benjamin Sesko.
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