Brentford have attempted to open contract talks with Yoanne Wissa, amid reports the DR Congo international has told the club he wants to leave.
Wissa linked with Newcastle, Spurs and ForestBrentford have £40m price tag on forward29-year-old has 12 months left on his dealFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
reports that the Bees have attempted to tie the 28-year-old down to a new deal, as Bryan Mbeumo's move to Manchester United is expected to be completed in the coming days. Wissa has just 12 months left on his deal, and has expressed his intention to pursue a move elsewhere.
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Newcastle, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest have all been linked with the player. All three clubs can offer Wissa European football next term.
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Brentford have endured a summer of upheaval, losing manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham, first-choice keeper Mark Flekken departing for Bayer Leverkusen and Christian Norgaard moving across London to Arsenal. Tying Wissa down to a deal would present some continuity for newly-appointed boss Keith Andrews. However, with the Congolese forward turning 29 in September, now may the be only time Brentford can command a fee approaching his £40m valuation.
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Ultimately, the player's dwindling contract, advanced age and reluctance to sale points to one outcome. Wissa will likely leave west London, meaning the Bees stand to lose two 20-goal attackers in one window. As for the player, could his relationship with Frank give Spurs a leg up over the competition for his signature?
