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Deal ends long standoff between Wissa and Brentford
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Wissa joins Nick Woltemade as new Newcastle striker
Newcastle United have agreed a £55m deal to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford.
Brentford have remained bullish throughout the summer in their stance that they wanted close to their £60m asking price for Wissa, despite the striker entering the final 12 months of his contract, and on Monday morning accepted a deal. The agreement comes 24 hours after the 28-year-old issued a statement on social media accusing Brentford of “unduly standing in his way” of a move to St James’ Park. Brentford rejected previous offers from Newcastle worth about £40m.
Continue reading…Deal ends long standoff between Wissa and BrentfordWissa joins Nick Woltemade as new Newcastle strikerNewcastle United have agreed a £55m deal to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford.Brentford have remained bullish throughout the summer in their stance that they wanted close to their £60m asking price for Wissa, despite the striker entering the final 12 months of his contract, and on Monday morning accepted a deal. The agreement comes 24 hours after the 28-year-old issued a statement on social media accusing Brentford of “unduly standing in his way” of a move to St James’ Park. Brentford rejected previous offers from Newcastle worth about £40m. Continue reading…
