Newcastle United are working on a £55 million transfer for Yoane Wissa, with the Brentford striker expected to complete a medical later today — www.naijnaira.com reports.
According to ESPN, the move comes as Alexander Isak edges closer to sealing a British-record £130 million transfer, forcing Newcastle to act quickly for a replacement.
Club insiders revealed that Eddie Howe’s side believe the deal can be completed before the transfer window shuts this evening.
Wissa has been absent from Brentford’s squad all season after making it clear during preseason that he wanted a move to St. James’ Park.
The 28-year-old forward’s push intensified when his former teammate Bryan Mbeumo was allowed to leave for Manchester United earlier in the summer.
Following weeks of tension, Brentford have now given their approval for Wissa to complete his switch.
Newcastle had also monitored Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen but are no longer pursuing that option once Wissa became available.
Meanwhile, Brentford are preparing to bring in Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson on loan as part of their late transfer business.
Nelson, 25, already has Premier League experience and spent last season on loan at Fulham.
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