Newcastle United: Yoane Wissa exit looks inevitable as Nick Woltemade decision made
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VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Yoane Wissa moves closer to Newcastle exit with Nick Woltemade set to stay Wissa last scored for Newcastle against PSV on 21 January, and has not started any of their last 18 games in all competitions.The emergence of Will Osula has seen Woltemade pushed back into an attacking midfield spot in the last few months, with the 24-year-old putting in some decent showings against Nottingham Forest and West Ham in the last few weeks.PlayerAppearancesMinutes playedGoalsAssistsNick Woltemade321835′83Yoane Wissa18497′11Woltemade and Wissa’s 2025-26 PL stats comparedThey have both been linked with moves away from the club, but The Telegraph‘s new report states that Newcastle want to keep Woltemade this summer, as they believe that he will cope better with the physicality of the Premier League next season.With the Germany striker now unlikely to leave, it is surely inevitable that the Magpies instead look to cut their losses on Wissa after such a dismal debut campaign.Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Newcastle are open to offers for Wissa ahead of the summer window.He is clearly not trusted by Howe, and with the Magpies likely planning to raise funds after they failed to qualify for the Champions League, the DR Congo star looks set to depart for pastures new.Kieran Trippier has urged Newcastle to stick with Wissa for next seasonWissa arrived at St James’ Park with huge expectations after scoring 20 goals in 39 games for Brentford last season, as well as 12 in 36 in the campaign prior.Even though he looks set to leave this summer, with Woltemade being given another chance to prove himself, departing Magpies captain Trippier has insisted that the club should not sell Wissa in the coming months.Speaking after their recent 3-1 win against West Ham, he said: “Wiss came in with an injury. When you play for this manager, when you play for this team, the intensity is so high.“He’s been injured.
I think he needs another pre-season. Once he does, you’ll see a total difference next season.
He’ll bang in goals. He’s another one who goes under the radar.“He’ll score goals.