The Athletic [6 August] reported that Manchester United were “closing in on a deal” for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and so manager Howe may have to turn to other targets instead.

Wissa has refused to train at Brentford.



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Brentford forward Yoane Wissa is pushing for a move away from the West London club to Newcastle, so the Toon should now close the deal and sign the 28-year-old.

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Wissa is a versatile operator and netted 19 Premier League goals last season and clearly wants to leave Brentford.

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The Bees have rejected a bid already from Newcastle, and there seems little point in the club keeping Wissa so this deal could be completed soon.

Newcastle have expressed an interest in Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade and now Man United looked to have gotten Sesko, the Red Devils may pull out of the race.

Bayern Munich also explored a move before signing Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, so the path is clear for Newcastle to make an unrivaled bid.

Apperances33Goals17Assists3Woltemade’s 2024/25 season stats at Stuttgart.

The 23-year-old would be available for £40million, a cheaper alternative to Bundesliga rival Sesko and only a year older.

Woltemade can also play attacking midfield, strengthening Howe’s tactical hand during games.

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Ollie Watkins has already been lined up as a back-up option should Newcastle not get Sesko, which is the position they now find themselves in.

The 29-year-old would have little re-sale value, but he hit 16 Premier League goals last season and is a pacey striker able to hurt teams on the counter-attack.
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