Newcastle have joined the golf equipment chasing Brentford ahead Yoane Wissa following their failure to signal Hugo Ekitike.
The Tynesiders noticed a suggestion for Ekitike rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this week, at which level Liverpool stepped in and the Frenchman is now seemingly certain for Anfield.
The constructive for Newcastle is Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak is now doubtless over, they usually get to maintain the Sweden worldwide, however Ekitike’s rejection of a transfer to St James’ Park is the newest in a collection of snubs for Eddie Howe’s aspect.
They have been keen on Joao Pedro, who opted for Chelsea, and Bryan Mbeumo, who continues to carry out for a transfer to Manchester United regardless that there seems no breakthrough because the golf equipment haggle over a payment.
It stays to be seen if a transfer for Wissa proves extra fruitful.
Wissa a needed man
The DR Congo worldwide can be needed by Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank.
Wissa has 12 months left on his contract on the Gtech Neighborhood Stadium however the membership have the choice to increase it by an additional yr.
The 28-year-old has scored 45 objectives in 137 Premier League appearances since becoming a member of from Lorient in 2021.
