‘Stinker’ - Simon Jordan does not hold back on Newcastle United and Liverpool business
Newcastle United announced Yoane Wissa as the club’s final summer signing late last night.
Simon Jordan has called Yoane Wissa and Alexander Isak “stinkers” after news emerged of their prospective transfers.
Both players ultimately got the moves that they pushed for all summer. Newcastle United accepted a bid worth £130million from Liverpool for Isak late on Sunday night.
Within hours, Wissa was heading to Tyneside to complete his £55million switch from Brentford. He has been given the iconic No.9 jersey at St James’ Park - an honour Isak was destined to take before his antics this window.
Simon Jordan berates wantaway pair
Speaking on talkSPORT, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan suggested Newcastle have simply swapped one “stinker” for another. He said: “One stinker goes out, one stinker goes in. Well done Newcastle, you’ve got one coming in doing the same thing to Brentford that you were complaining about happening to you. Out goes one stinker, in comes another one.
“The fact of the matter is, who won and who lost? Brentford got £55m for a player who is not worth £55million. So while the player is sat there and protesting about the unfairness of how he had some fictitious gentleman’s agreement, the club played their cards to the point that they got £55million.”
Yoane Wissa announcement
Newcastle left it until after the transfer window closed to announce Wissa’s arrival. A deal sheet was submitted to allow extra time to get all of the formalities in place.
“Newcastle United can confirm the transfer deadline day signing of forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford for an undisclosed fee, subject to Premier League approval,” a club announcement read. “The 28-year-old, who was born in France and represents DR Congo at international level, has finalised a long-term deal to become the sixth summer arrival at St. James’ Park.
“Yoane’s career began with French side Châteauroux, where he progressed through the youth system before making a switch to Angers in 2016. Loan spells at Laval and Ajaccio followed, but it was upon joining then Ligue 2 side Lorient in January 2018 that he began to make his mark.
“Yoane helped Lorient reach the French top-flight, where he went on to score 10 times, before earning his move to newly-promoted Brentford in 2021. The striker quickly established himself in the Premier League and departs the Bees with 49 goals from 149 games to his name in all competitions, including a personal high of 19 league goals last term. Yoane will wear the number 9 shirt for Newcastle United.”
Yoane Wissa’s first words
Wissa said after the move: “I’m really happy to be here and to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League. I’m very, very excited to put on the black and white shirt. I’ve got dreams, I’ve got faith, and now I will do my best to make it all happen. I can’t wait to get started.
Eddie Howe added: “Yoane is a player who we have admired for some time and we’re delighted to have him on board. He brings proven Premier League quality, demonstrated not only by his goalscoring output but also the crucial work he does for the team. Yoane’s style of play will excite our supporters and complement our style of play - he has pace, power and an excellent work rate. He immediately makes us stronger.”