Newcastle set to make improved offer for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa and fend off interest from Tottenham

Newcastle have struggled to land their top targets this summer, initially missing out on Hugo Ekitike and Joao Pedro. But they seemed determined to land a striker this summer and are preparing a second bid for Brentford's Wissa, after seeing a £25m offer knocked back.

Reports suggest Eddie Howe would like a second forward to play alongside Alexander Isak this season, despite rumours that the Swedish star could be off to Saudi Arabia. Wissa was identified as an alternative to Ekitike and could be the chosen partner for Isak, if Newcastle can lower the Bees' £50m asking price.

Tottenham and Nottingham Forest are also interested in the DR Congo striker, who has made it clear he would like to follow Bryan Mbeumo out of the west London door this summer. However, Newcastle are believed to be ahead of both clubs in their pursuit.

Wissa has returned to London from Brentford's pre-season camp in Portugal to hold talks with the club about moving on in the coming weeks. But if he is to go anywhere, it will be on the club's terms and not his as they continue to get picked apart by their Premier League rivals.