Newcastle, July 17, 2025 — Newcastle United are now considering a move for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, shifting their attention away from Hugo Ekitike, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
While no formal contact has yet been made between Newcastle and Brentford, discussions are expected to take place soon as the Magpies evaluate Wissa as a new attacking option.
The potential availability and price tag for Wissa may hinge on the future of Brentford teammate Bryan Mbeumo who is waiting for Brentford to find a solution with Manchester United.
Newcastle had previously been in talks over a big-money move for Ekitike, but have reportedly cooled their interest as they explore more flexible and potentially cost-effective alternatives.
Wissa, who has developed into a crucial figure for Brentford, could offer Newcastle both experience and versatility, capable of playing across the front line in various systems.