Brentford striker Yoane Wissa has been linked with a move to Newcastle United all summer.
Wissa leaving Brentford has often been seen as something that could see Newcastle striker Alexander Isak make the move to Liverpool.
This comes after what has been one of the craziest summer transfer windows in the Premier League’s entire existence.
This has been a summer that has included a club record signing for Liverpool in Florian Wirtz, Chelsea completely overhaul their strike force with the additions of João Pedro and Liam Delap and Arsenal stealing Eberechi Eze at the last minute over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
The Premier League has seen it’s biggest spending since it’s inception in 1992, with over £2.7 billion spent on arrivals this summer.
There could be further signings to come, as Wissa has set their sights on a move to their dream club, and taken drastic measures in order to secure this.
Yoane Wissa releases statement amid Newcastle United links
Through Wissa’s Instagram account, he released a statement on his story.
This would be a bitter blow to Brentford, who have already lost captain Christian Nørgaard, star attacker Bryan Mbeumo and manager Thomas Frank.
“I have stayed silent for much of the summer, but with just hours remaining of the transfer window I feel compelled make it clear that I want to leave Brentford. I believe the club are unduly standing in my way despite a series of fair offers throughout the summer.
“I am proud of what we have built together and have never taken the opportunity to play for the club for granted.
“Brentford fans will always have a special place in my heart.
“Earlier this summer, I held open discussions with the club’s senior management, including key directors and the new head coach. I made clear my intention to explore a new challenge.
“During these conversations, it was confirmed to me and my representatives that the club would not stand in my way if a reasonable offer was received. This was also put in writing.
“Yet as the window comes to an end, the club has now significantly changed its position, going against what was communicated. This has left me in a difficult and frustrating position. The promise that I could leave this summer has not been fulfilled. It saddens me to have to write that, and I maintain total respect for the club and its fans.
“I want to make it clear that I have not acted unprofessionally, nor do I wish to leave Brentford on bad terms. I have been transparent in my position throughout. I have continued to communicate openly with the club and conduct myself in a way that reflects my values as both a footballer and a human being.
“Being made to stay beyond this summer will only tarnish four wonderful years at this incredible club and so I ask Brentford’s owners and directors to now honour their promise to let me leave in the final hours of the window.”
🚨 OFFICIAL: Yoane Wissa releases statement asking to leave Brentford as he wants to join Newcastle.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2025
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