Brentford striker Yoane Wissa is hoping Newcastle haven’t given up on signing him.
It is understood Newcastle nonetheless need to do a deal however are taking a look at different choices as Brentford insist Wissa shouldn’t be on the market – particularly after shedding Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Norgaard and head coach Thomas Frank.
The 28-year-old is known to be livid and believes he was given assurances he can be allowed to depart this summer time after Ivan Toney’s departure final summer time.
One supply has informed Sky Sports activities Information he was not given any such assurances.
Brentford turned down gives from Nottingham Forest in January. On this window, they’ve turned down a recent strategy from the Midlands membership whereas additionally rejecting a proposal from Newcastle price round £25m.
Because it stands, he doesn’t intend to coach or play for Brentford once more.
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews expects Wissa to return to the group this week after he returned residence early from the membership’s pre-season coaching camp in Portugal to debate his future.
Wissa has a 12 months left on his contract, with the membership holding an possibility for an extra 12 months.
He needs to affix Newcastle and feels, at this stage of his profession, he won’t get one other likelihood to play Champions League soccer.
‘Easy’ – Andrews suggests Wissa will return to coaching
Talking on Saturday, Andrews instructed Wissa will return to coaching with the squad subsequent week amid ongoing hypothesis surrounding his future.
“He has gone back to London. It was his decision, obviously because of speculation,” Andrews informed the official Brentford media staff after his first sport accountable for the Bees towards Gil Vicente resulted in a 1-1 draw.
“There are clubs interested and he felt it was the right thing to go back to London.
“It is easy, actually. He folds again into the group subsequent week once we come again to coaching.”
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