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Al-Nassr Enters the Fray for Newcastle’s £40m Transfer Target Yoane Wissa
In a surprising twist to the summer transfer window, Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al-Nassr is gearing up to intensify Newcastle‘s challenges by pursuing a key forward they’ve been eyeing. This move could further complicate the Magpies’ plans as they navigate a turbulent preseason filled with setbacks and uncertainties.
- Newcastle faced a dismal off-season
- Associated with a £40m attacker
- Al-Nassr enters the bidding contest
Al-Nassr’s Bold Move for Brentford Star Yoane Wissa Amid £40m Valuation
Reports from L’Équipe indicate that the Saudi powerhouse Al-Nassr is seriously considering a bid for Brentford‘s dynamic forward Yoane Wissa, prepared to meet the English club’s asking price for the 28-year-old talent. Interest has also surfaced from Tottenham, Newcastle, and fellow Saudi outfit Neom SC for the versatile Bees player, whose transfer fee is set at no less than £40m ($53.7m).
Newcastle’s Transfer Woes Deepen with Potential Wissa Setback
The Magpies’ supporters are reeling from recent developments, including top scorer Alexander Isak expressing a desire to depart, while their eyed successor Benjamin Sesko appears close to sealing a deal with Manchester United. Adding insult to injury, their preferred goalkeeper option, James Trafford, opted for Manchester City. Losing out on Wissa could leave Newcastle exposed and ill-prepared for the upcoming campaign, especially with the Premier League season kicking off soon.
Yoane Wissa’s Impressive Track Record at Brentford
Since joining Brentford from Lorient for approximately €10m back in 2021, the Democratic Republic of Congo standout has netted an impressive 49 goals across 149 matches for the London-based team, with 20 of those strikes occurring in the most recent season alone. Despite entering the final year of his deal, Brentford remains firm on securing a substantial sum for his departure, reflecting his value in today’s market where forwards of his caliber are in high demand.
Uncertainty Surrounds Wissa’s Future as Transfer Window Heats Up
Questions linger over whether Wissa, who departed Brentford’s preseason training in Portugal prematurely to pursue transfer opportunities, will remain with the Bees as the new term approaches. With Newcastle and other competitors vying for his services, the situation could evolve rapidly, potentially influenced by recent trends like the influx of Saudi investments in European talent, as seen in deals involving stars like Neymar and Karim Benzema in previous windows.
