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Wissa completed Newcastle transfer with 30 seconds of window left

Newcastle's £55m signing of Yoane Wissa was only completed with 30 seconds to spare on deadline day, after the striker initially failed to sign a critical form in the deal.

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Yoane Wissa FINALLY joins Newcastle

Yoane Wissa has finally sealed his £55 million ($74m) move to Newcastle, with Eddie Howe landing his new No.9 after a summer-long chase for an Isak replacement.

Newcastle agree £55m deal to ease Isak exit

Newcastle United look set to finish the summer transfer window with two new strikers on board as Alexander Isak prepares to join Liverpool.

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Wissa drops explosive social media post lashing out at Brentford

Yoane Wissa has accused Brentford of unfairly blocking his desired exit from the club, claiming the Bees have gone back on verbal and written agreements.

Andrews reveals Brentford 'plan' for Newcastle target Wissa

Brentford still expect Yoana Wissa to stay at the club beyond the summer deadline, despite the striker's efforts to force a transfer to Newcastle.

Andrews tells Wissa he CAN'T leave Brentford

Brentford manager Keith Andrews has thrown down the gauntlet to wantaway forward Yoane Wissa, issuing a warning about the striker’s antics as the team prepares for their clash with Aston Villa. Wissa, 28, has raised eyebrows with his recent actions, including deleting all Brentford references from his Instagram and unfollowing the club’s account, a move that suggests his intentions to leave.

Newcastle submit new £40m Wissa transfer offer

Newcastle have tabled a new £40m transfer bid for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, who is keen on making the move to St James' Park.

Wissa takes drastic action in bid to force through Newcastle move

Brentford star Yoane Wissa has made his frustrations with the club clear as he bids to force through a summer move to Newcastle.

Wissa told to 'f*ck right off' by ex-Brentford manager

A former Brentford boss has told Yoane Wissa to "f*ck off" amid his reported impending move to Newcastle United.

Wissa to Newcastle is ON as Brentford secure £37m replacement

Newcastle United are set to go back in for Yoane Wissa after Brentford agreed a £37 million ($50m) fee to sign Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth. The Cherries forward has given the green light for a switch to the Gtech Community Stadium, with final formalities expected within days. Ouattara’s arrival effectively ends Brentford’s resistance to selling the DR Congo striker.

Brentford manager confirms Newcastle target will miss opener

Brentford manager Keith Andrews says striker Yoane Wissa will miss the Bees' first game of the season amid transfer interest from Newcastle.

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Why Newcastle want Wissa AND one more striker

Newcastle United remain keen on signing Brentford forward Yoane Wissa before the transfer deadline – but see him as a replacement for Callum Wilson rather than wantaway star Alexander Isak. With Liverpool pushing to lure Isak to Anfield, the Magpies are keen on increasing their number of options in attack but believe that replacing Wilson with Wissa is the right option.

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Newcastle WILL sign Wissa - but on one condition

Brentford are ready to sell their star striker Yoane Wissa to Newcastle, but only on one condition. The Magpies have been linked with him since July as they look to sign Liverpool-bound Alexander Isak's replacement. While Isak is currently at Newcastle, his transfer to the Reds will only be sanctioned once his current side sign a new forward.

Wissa back in Brentford training after crunch talks

Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa has reportedly rejoined first-team training after clearing the air with head coach Keith Andrews, although the player continues to pursue a move away from the west London club. The 28-year-old forward was seen participating in a full training session on Wednesday morning, marking his first involvement with the senior squad since walking out of the team’s pre-season camp in Portugal on July 21.

Wissa rejoins Brentford camp amid Newcastle interest

Yoane Wissa has rejoined Brentford's pre-season training amid strong transfer interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies have been linked with a move for Wissa, but the Bees had made it clear that they won't sell the forward for less than £40 million. Brentford have already sold Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United are thus reluctant to let another first-team star leave.

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