Sources: Newcastle expected striker signing to pave way for Wissa transfer
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(Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media, Imago) Wed 22 April 2026 10:48, UK Newcastle United’s expected summer striker signing is set to seal an exit for Yoane Wissa this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Magpies have identified a new frontman as one of their top priorities for the upcoming transfer window, and they are willing to consider offers for the 29-year-old as a result.The Tynesiders have already accepted that they are set to make a “big loss” on the DR Congo international, with sources indicating that they don’t expect to come close to recouping the £55million they paid to sign him last year. Wissa has struggled dramatically since he left Brentford to move to the North East, and the club are now ready to try and move him on in bid to boost their own transfer budget.
Newcastle are facing a rebuild after a disappointing season on the pitch, and that is set to include a revamp in the attacking areas. 🔄 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 Eddie Howe has ‘no confidence’ in Yoane WissaFootball Insider recently revealed that Eddie Howe has “no confidence” in Wissa’s ability to perform for his team, with the boss and his staff having totally lost faith in him.
Newcastle have had issues in front of goal for large parts of the season, and they are working hard to try and address that as part of their efforts to strengthen this summer. 🇨🇩 The narrative surrounding Yoane Wissa and Newcastle United has been a difficult one this season. PIF ready another signing spree at NewcastleFootball Insider revealed last week that Newcastle’s PIF ownership are eyeing another big spend in the transfer market this summer, to help push the team back towards the European places next term.