Newcastle goal Yoane Wissa has sensationally demanded to be bought by Brentford earlier than the summer season switch window closes on Monday.
Newcastle have had a number of affords rejected for Wissa this summer season, and the striker has taken to Instagram to disclose his frustrations at a transfer not materialising as he pushes for a change to the Magpies earlier than Monday’s 7pm deadline.
Brentford usually are not commenting on Wissa’s bombshell assertion.
Sky Sports activities Information has additionally not seen proof of the written assurances Wissa speaks of in his assertion.
Wissa stated: “Over the previous few weeks, there was elevated hypothesis about my future at Brentford Soccer Membership. Consequently, I wished to talk instantly and actually about precisely the place issues stand.
“I’ve stayed silent for a lot of the summer season, however with simply hours remaining of the switch window I really feel compelled make it clear that I need to depart Brentford. I imagine the membership are unduly standing in my manner regardless of a collection of honest affords all through the summer season.
“I’ve at all times given 100 per cent for Brentford because the day I signed again in 2021. I’m happy with what now we have constructed collectively and have by no means taken the chance to play for the membership without any consideration.
“Brentford fans will always have a special place in my heart. And I have always conducted myself professionally, both on and off the pitch. It has been a privilege to wear this shirt for 149 games and celebrate 49 goals.
“Earlier this summer season, I held open discussions with the membership’s senior administration, together with key administrators and the brand new head coach. I made clear my intention to discover a brand new problem.
“During these conversations, it was confirmed to me and my representatives that the club would not stand in my way if a reasonable offer was received. This was also put in writing.
“Based mostly on this understanding, I sought to discover a new membership, protecting Brentford knowledgeable with full transparency at each step.
“I received a formal offer from another Premier League club and communicated I wanted to join. I was under the impression, from all my conversations with Brentford, that there was a mutual agreement to part ways.
“But because the window involves an finish, the membership has now considerably modified its place, going towards what was communicated. This has left me in a tough and irritating place. The promise that I may depart this summer season has not been fulfilled. It saddens me to have to put in writing that, and I keep complete respect for the membership and its followers.
“I want to make it clear that I have not acted unprofessionally, nor do I wish to leave Brentford on bad terms. I have been transparent in my position throughout. I have continued to communicate openly with the club and conduct myself in a way that reflects my values as both a footballer and a human being.
“I stay hopeful {that a} honest and cheap decision can nonetheless be discovered earlier than the switch window shuts.
“In the meantime, I must do what I feel is right for my career and family and insist that Brentford honour their promise to let me join a new club and at a fair price.
“I need to thank all of the Brentford followers for his or her help and understanding throughout this tough scenario. Your power and perception in me has at all times meant an excellent deal. This has by no means been about strolling away from what’s a unbelievable soccer membership. It is about being allowed to maneuver ahead with Brentford’s blessing primarily based on repeated guarantees that I may depart for a brand new chapter this summer season.
“Being made to stay beyond this summer will only tarnish four wonderful years at this incredible club and so I ask Brentford’s owners and directors to now honour their promise to let me leave in the final hours of the window.”
