Newcastle seal £55m deal for Wissa after Liverpool’s record deal for Isak
Newcastle United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a £55 million deal, as the club move to replace Alexander Isak, who is set for Liverpool.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that the 28-year-old forward will become the Magpies’ latest attacking addition, joining recent record signing Nick Woltemade.
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The double swoop is designed to strengthen Eddie Howe’s front line following Isak’s decision to force through a move and Callum Wilson’s release last season.
Wissa, who also pushed for a move throughout the summer, escalated matters over the weekend with a public statement accusing Brentford of blocking his exit.
With Liverpool closing in on a record-breaking deal for Isak, Newcastle have been able to finalise Wissa’s switch, which is expected to be completed once the DR Congo international undergoes a medical in the North East.
