Brentford have just rejected Newcastle United’s improved £40m bid for star striker Yoane Wissa and the saga is getting messier by the day.
The 27-year-old, who bagged a sensational 19 Premier League goals last season, has made it crystal clear: he wants to join the St Jmaes Park. Things boiled over back in July when Wissa left Brentford’s pre-season camp in Portugal early, even threatening not to play or train again unless the club allowed him to seal his move to Newcastle.
Wissa wiped all traces of Brentford from his Instagram profile, leaving fans stunned and speculating that a transfer announcement was imminent.
This week, Wissa believed his dream switch to St James’ Park was finally about to happen after Brentford signed Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth, a move many thought was paving the way for his exit.
The Rising Tension
Tensions reached a new level on Tuesday when Wissa sat down for direct talks with club owner Matthew Benham — a rare step that shows just how intense the standoff has become.
Transfers are always a hot topic in football, and cases like Yoane Wissa’s make fans question what’s fair.
- Is it right for clubs to reject a transfer bid, even if the player wants to leave?
- And is it fair for players to try to force a move away from their club?
It’s a delicate balance, and every situation sparks heated debate: should clubs always stand firm, or should players’ wishes take priority?
