Wantaway striker returns to training in latest Newcastle United transfer twist

Yoane Wissa has returned to Brentford having previously gone on strike to force a move elsewhere.

Newcastle United are one of several Premier League clubs interested in the striker. Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa have also been linked with Wissa this summer.

The Magpies saw a £25million bid rejected earlier this month, with Brentford holding out for around £40million. Wissa - who has one year on his contract but the Bees can extend for another year - was furious at the snub.

Yoane Wissa situation turned sour

The 28-year-old left Brentford’s pre-season camp in Portugal and insisted he would never play for the club again. It is understood that Wissa - who scored 19 Premier League goals last season - believes he was given assurances about being allowed to leave.

Wissa is understood to have returned to Brentford training on Wednesday ahead of their pre-season clash with Queens Park Rangers. The striker will hold talks with Bees sporting director Phil Giles who, ironically, is a lifelong Newcastle fan.

Newcastle United still interested

Newcastle remain interested in Wissa as a possible Callum WIlson - not Alexander Isak - replacement. The plan was to sign a new No.9 before the Swede announced his intention to leave.

Wissa is liked as he provides Premier League experience and can also operate out wide. While the Magpies maintain an interest, focus has switched to signing a high-profile hitman to potentially replace Isak.

Benjamin Sesko is the man Newcastle want and they presented a blueprint of their plan to his representatives last week. However, there is a feeling within St James’ Park that Manchester United have leaped ahead of the Magpies in the pecking order.

That could result in Isak - currently training at former club Real Sociedad - being forced to stay on Tyneside against his wishes. Eddie Howe has repeatedly insisted that Newcastle hold the balance of power in the transfer saga.

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