Newcastle have reopened negotiations with Brentford with an improved package valuing Yoane Wissa at £40m, structured as £35m up front plus £5m in add-ons. Brentford previously received a bid worth up to £30m. Wissa held direct talks with Brentford owner Matthew Benham and has made clear he wants to join Newcastle. Wissa removed Brentford associations from his Instagram during the impasse and briefly flew home early from pre-season, threatening not to play or train if his move was blocked. Wissa returned to training while expecting Brentford to sanction his exit after signing a replacement, Dango Ouattara.
Newcastle have reopened talks with Brentford over an improved 40m deal for striker Yoane Wissa. Following an impasse in talks that has threatened the deal, both clubs are now in direct talks with Newcastle proposing a 35m initial fee plus a further 5m in add-ons. The Magpies' previous bid for the 28-year-old was worth up to 30m. It is understood Wissa held talks with Brentford's owner Matthew Benham on Tuesday, a development that prompted today's discussions.
The DR Congo forward wants to join Newcastle but so far Brentford have refused to sanction his exit. He scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season. BBC Sport were first to reveal that Wissa had flown home early from their pre-season camp in Portugal in July after which he threatened not to play or train for the club again if they did not sanction his protracted move to St James' Park.
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