Yoane Wissa to Newcastle transfer saga deepens with fresh twist for Brentford star

TBR Football understands that Yoane Wissa’s camp are exploring legal avenues as they consider taking action against Brentford amid their reluctance to let him leave.

Wissa and his representatives believe that promises were made earlier in the summer regarding his future, and they feel that Brentford agreed to let him leave if a significant offer of around £30 million were to arrive.

However, as TBR Football exclusively revealed earlier this week, Brentford now value Wissa at £60m.

The Bees have already received bids above that, with Newcastle having a second bid worth £40m rejected on Wednesday.

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Sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to TBR Football that legal options are now being explored, and Brentford have been made aware. The club have downplayed suggestions that promises were made to Wissa and/or his representatives.

Wissa and his people are due to meet with Brentford later this week to try and hammer out some agreement.

Exclusive: Yoane Wissa situation at Brentford getting ‘messy’

TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Wissa and his representatives are exploring every possible avenue to secure the forward’s transfer to Newcastle before the deadline.

Bailey states, “I think we are beyond the point of saying this is getting messy. I am told Wissa’s people are exploring every avenue, and that includes possible legal options.

“Wissa is committed to leaving Brentford and joining Newcastle – he is desperate to be a Newcastle player by the end of this month.

“There is still more than a week of the window left, and Wissa remains hopeful that he will be in black and white before it slams shut.”

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This is the latest chapter in a complicated and messy summer transfer saga.

Wissa has refused to train with Brentford to help force through his move to St James’ Park. Earlier this week, he deleted all traces of Brentford’s presence from his social media, as he looks to make it clear that he has no interest in playing for the club again.

Brentford’s acquisition of Dango Ouattara was believed to be the turning point that would allow Wissa to leave the Gtech Community Stadium with his replacement already in place.

However, the Bees are seemingly digging in their heels and will only sanction a sale if Newcastle meet the desired asking price – Wissa has already agreed personal terms with Newcastle.

Yoane Wissa could set off Premier League transfer domino effect

As widely reported throughout the summer, Newcastle will not entertain Alexander Isak’s potential sale to Liverpool until a suitable replacement is secured.

Nicolas Jackson remains on Newcastle’s radar as he looks to leave Stamford Bridge before the deadline, but the Magpies are intent on signing Wissa.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa are considering selling Ollie Watkins if they can secure the services of the Senegalese international, but he is believed to prefer a move to Newcastle.

Therefore, the unresolved fate of strikers across the Premier League will be decided when Wissa’s standoff with Brentford reaches a foregone conclusion, regardless of the outcome.

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