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RANKED: Top 20 disappointing EPL signings of the season

As the 2025-26 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been a campaign full of twists and turns. Arsenal eventually saw off the challenge of Manchester City to secure the title, but European places and the final berth in the relegation zone are still to be decided into the final day.

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Newcastle to put £55m flop Wissa on transfer list after just one season

Newcastle United are reportedly ready to explore the sale of Yoane Wissa this summer, marking a stunning U-turn on a player who cost the club £55 million just last year. The DR Congo international has struggled to make an impact on Tyneside following a series of fitness setbacks and tactical shifts under Eddie Howe.

Should £50m Wissa have avoided Shearer’s Newcastle No.9 shirt?

Yoane Wissa made the brave decision to take on Newcastle’s No.9 shirt when completing a £55 million ($75m) transfer to St James’ Park, and Paul-Jose M’Poku has told GOAL why that call can still be justified. The former Brentford striker has endured a testing debut campaign on Tyneside, but a fellow countryman is confident that peak form will be rediscovered in time.

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Newcastle willing to make HUGE £35m loss on Wissa

Newcastle United are prepared to listen to offers for Yoane Wissa only months after signing the forward from Brentford. The club could accept a significant loss as they weigh up changes to their attacking options ahead of the summer window.

Lewa, Donnarumma & 11 stars at risk of missing the World Cup

The final international window before the end of the 2025-26 club season is here. For most of the globe's traditional powerhouses, this month is about finetuning ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. But not every team has the luxury of such forward planning, with several big-hitters still yet to punch their ticket to the tournament.

Joelinton stars as Wissa, Gordon & Barnes put PSV away

Newcastle made light work of PSV on Wednesday as goals from Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes wrapped up a 3-0 victory at St. James' Park. The Magpies needed a win to keep their Champions League last-16 hopes alive heading into the final league phase matchday, and duly delivered on a huge night on Tyneside.

Newcastle's Wissa left out of Congo squad for AFCON

Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa has been left out of the DR Congo squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, which is slated to commence on December 21. Although the decision will be a shock for the forward, it should benefit the Magpies, who are still waiting to see their £55 million summer signing in action. The 29-year-old has not featured for the Premier League club since arriving from Brentford due to a knee injury suffered on international duty just days after completing his move.

Staveley backs Isak to turn Liverpool form around

Former Newcastle chief Amanda Staveley has thrown her support behind ex-Magpies striker Alexander Isak. The Swede has struggled for form following his record breaking move to Liverpool on deadline day, with his only goal for the Reds coming in a Carabao Cup win over Championship side Southampton back in September. Isak, though, has been backed to come good for Liverpool.

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Arsenal and Forest set for shock January transfer battle for Wissa

Arsenal and Nottingham Forest are reportedly set to battle it out for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa in January.

Thomas Frank Bryan Mbeumo Yoane Wissa Tottenham

Tottenham target Wissa as well as Mbeumo after Frank arrival

Tottenham could look to bring in Yoane Wissa in addition to Bryan Mbeumo having already taken head coach Thomas Frank from Brentford.

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Man Utd's Mbeumo transfer at risk — PL side launch bid for Wissa

Manchester United’s pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo has hit a major roadblock after Brentford received a fresh bid for Yoane Wissa from Nottingham Forest. With the Bees unwilling to sell both of their star forwards this summer, Mbeumo’s proposed move to Old Trafford is now in serious doubt — and the Red Devils may be forced to accelerate talks for the Cameroonian or look elsewhere.

Nottingham Forest FC v Brentford FC - Premier League

Newcastle set sights on Wissa after pulling out of Ekitike race

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.