Brentford Striker Yoane Wissa introduces a transfer search in the midst of Newcastle United Interest

Brentford Striker Yoane Wissa issued a statement on Sunday in which he asked for a transfer from the Premier League club.

It has been reported that Newcastle United Wissa has drawn up as a replacement for his own striker, Alexander Isak, who comes closer to a move to Liverpool.

“In recent weeks there has been an increased speculation about my future at Brentford Football Club. As a result, I wanted to speak immediately and honestly about exactly where things stand.

“I have stopped for a large part of the summer, but with only hours of the transfer window I feel forced to make me leave Brentford. I believe that the club will stand in my way all summer despite a series of honest offers.

«I have always given 100 percent for Brentford since the day I had signed in 2021. I am proud of what we built together and I never seized the opportunity to play for the club,» Wissa said by the statement.

The 28-year-old attacker came to Brentford in 2021 and was a productive scorer for the team, with 49 goals used in all competitions in 149 games.

The best outing of Wissa came in the 2024-25 season, while he poached 19 goals in the competition and helped Brentford to an impressive 10th position.

The Congolese player added in his statement that he had been transparent with the club and hopes to change teams without affecting his legacy.

“I received a formal offer from another Premier League club and communicated that I wanted to participate. I had the impression, from all my conversations with Brentford, that there was a mutual agreement to separate. Yet the window ended when the window ended, the club has now changed considerably against what would be in the first place. For the club and his fans.

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“I want to make it clear that I have not acted unprofessionally, nor do I want to leave Brentford on bad conditions. I have been transparent everywhere in my position. I openly continued to communicate with the club and behave in a way that reflects my values ​​as both a football player and a person.

«I remain hopeful that an honest and reasonable resolution can still be found before the transfer window closes. In the meantime, I have to do what I think is good for my career and family and it says that Brentford will honor their promise to be joined at a new club and at a fair price,» he added.

Published August 31, 2025