Yoane Wissa has left Brentford’s pre-season training base in Portugal as his future with the club remains in question. The 28-year-old forward is back in London and will hold discussions with director of football Phil Giles. His exit from the camp comes just days before Brentford’s friendly against Gil Vicente in Barcelos.
Multiple Premier League sides are monitoring Wissa’s situation closely. Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Nottingham Forest are among those actively pursuing the DR Congo international. Interest from Newcastle and Tottenham has intensified over the past two days, and personal terms are not expected to pose a barrier.
Wissa has reportedly been unsettled in recent weeks due to the uncertainty surrounding his status at the club. Brentford initially aimed to open talks over a new contract, but the forward appears inclined to seek a new challenge away from the Gtech Community Stadium this summer.
Clubs circle as contract nears expiry
With just one year left on his current deal, Brentford do have the option to extend it by an additional 12 months. Still, the club faces a dilemma: Wissa turns 29 in September, and this transfer window may be their best chance to secure a significant fee for him – potentially around £40 million or more.
Brentford were not planning to offload both Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo in the same summer. However, Mbeumo’s recent move to Manchester United for an initial £65 million has forced the club to reassess their transfer strategy. The potential loss of another key attacker may shift their plans heading into the new season.
The outcome of Wissa’s meeting with Giles is likely to determine how Brentford proceed. Should he remain with the club, he is expected to rejoin the squad once they return to the UK.
Proven scorer seeks new challenge
Since arriving from Lorient in August 2021, Wissa has become a consistent performer in Brentford’s attack. He has registered 49 goals in 149 appearances across all competitions. His impact last season was particularly notable, netting 19 times in 35 Premier League matches.
With European football on offer at several interested clubs, Wissa may feel this summer presents the right time to move on. Whether Brentford can convince him to stay or decide to cash in will be shaped by discussions in the coming days.
