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Newcastle set sights on Yoane Wissa after pulling out of Hugo Ekitike race in deal that could have huge knock-on effect for Man Utd

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/newcastle-drop-out-race-to-sign-hugo-ekitike-man-utd-liverpool-do-battle-%E2%82%AC80m-striker/blt24220f96c6fd2b90" target="_blank">Newcastle have cooled their interest in Ekitike</a> after having an €80 million (£69m/$93m) bid rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6499380/2025/07/17/newcastle-yoane-wissa-ekitike-transfers/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> has reported that the Magpies are now exploring a move for Brentford's Wissa, who scored 19 Premier League goals last season. While no formal approach has been made, talks with the striker’s camp are expected soon.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Wissa is under contract until 2026, though Brentford retain an option to extend it by a year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-bryan-mbeumo-transfer-risk-premier-league-bid-yoane-wissa-brentford-unwilling/blt391bff6b097c8383" target="_blank">Nottingham Forest have already had an offer turned down</a>, showing Brentford’s reluctance to sell cheaply. With Wissa a key part of the Bees’ squad, Newcastle will likely have to pay a premium.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Brentford are already dealing with interest from <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/sir-jim-ratcliffe-refusing-ransom-bryan-mbeumo-man-utd-transfer-stalls-new-brentford-asking-price/blt2480056a6ca4c25d" target="_blank">Manchester United in Bryan Mbeumo</a>. The west London club are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-bryan-mbeumo-transfer-risk-premier-league-bid-yoane-wissa-brentford-unwilling/blt391bff6b097c8383" target="_blank">unwilling to lose both their star forwards</a> in one window. If Wissa departs for Newcastle, United could see their pursuit of Mbeumo hit a major roadblock.</p>

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<p>Newcastle are expected to make formal contact with Brentford in the coming days, as per the report. Personal terms with Wissa must also be agreed upon before a deal can progress.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Newcastle set sights on Yoane Wissa after pulling out of Hugo Ekitike race in deal that could have huge knock-on effect for Man Utd | Goal.com

Newcastle United have turned their attention to Brentford striker Yoane Wissa after ending their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike, with a deal for the DR Congo international now firmly in their sights. While talks with Brentford are yet to begin, the Magpies are expected to make a move soon, and the potential transfer could also have a knock-on effect on Manchester United’s plans this summer.