Newcastle Eyeing Brentford's Yoane Wissa as Liverpool Pursue Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle Eyeing Brentford's Yoane Wissa as Liverpool Pursue Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle United is turning its attention to Brentford forward Yoane Wissa as they face potential competition from Liverpool in the pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike.

The Magpies are keen on Wissa, with reports suggesting a valuation of around £30m for the player who has one year left on his contract with Brentford. This interest comes as Newcastle's record bid of £70m for Ekitike was rejected by the Bundesliga club.

Should Newcastle secure Wissa's transfer, it could affect Manchester United's pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo. However, Liverpool's increased offer for Ekitike has added complexity to the situation.

Brentford is reluctant to part ways with both Mbeumo and Wissa, as losing either player would pose challenges in finding suitable replacements, especially after recent departures from the club.

While Tottenham had shown interest in Wissa previously, the arrival of Mohammed Kudus has lessened their urgency for another forward. Nottingham Forest also had a bid for Wissa turned down earlier in the transfer window.

Ekitike, on the other hand, has expressed his desire to join Liverpool, with talks progressing well between the player and the club. Liverpool's pursuit of Ekitike intensified after learning that Alexander Isak, a player of interest, is not available for sale in this window.

Newcastle is aware of Liverpool's interest in Ekitike and is evaluating its options, with Yoane Wissa emerging as a potential target in their striker search.

As the transfer window unfolds, the competition for these talented forwards continues to shape the landscape of Premier League clubs ahead of the upcoming season.