Ex-CEO shares verdict on Wissa's Newcastle future amid Jackson links
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Sun 29 March 2026 17:01, UK Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe could get the best out of Yoane Wissa if he begins to play two strikers up-front.That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who is unsure as to whether Nicolas Jackson would succeed at St James’ Park.A new number nine is a priority for the Magpies in the summer transfer window, with Nick Woltemade potentially leaving the club after just one season.Chelsea will be looking to offload Jackson when the 24-year-old returns from his loan spell at Bayern Munich, and Newcastle could be among the clubs interested in agreeing a deal.Newcastle will have an active transfer window rebuilding their squad as they look set to miss out on any European football next season. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES ‘Jury is still out’ on Nicolas JacksonEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Jackson is not the right player to bolster Newcastle’s attack next season.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks that Howe should stick by Wissa.Minutes Played426Goals1Expected Goals1.94Shots11Successful Dribbles12.5%Yoane Wissa’s 2025-26 Premier League stats at Newcastle United.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Now, Nicolas Jackson.
To me, the jury’s still out. Well, he hasn’t really delivered, in my view, and I don’t know if he’s the right solution.
And I think Wissa needs to show, once he gets his injuries sorted out and comes back, he needs to finish strongly, then I think that could be the solution for Newcastle without going too far in terms of turmoil.”Newcastle closer to agreeing James Trafford dealSources have told Football Insider that Newcastle lead Tottenham in the race to sign Man City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer.Trafford is keen to leave Man City in search of a guaranteed number one spot elsewhere, and Newcastle want to upgrade on both Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdale.Ramsdale will leave the club when his loan spell expires at the end of the season, meaning Pope could be demoted to number two goalkeeper on Tyneside. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Newcastle Insider Access Get the full story from St James’ Park and Darsley Park with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Tyneside.