'Here we go' - Newcastle United agree £55m striker deal just hours after selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool

Newcastle United have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford.

Newcastle have signed Nick Woltemade for a club-record £69million but are pushing to sign another striker after agreeing to sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a British record £130m.

Woltemade is regarded as Isak’s long-term replacement but will need time to adapt to the Premier League. The Magpies were already a striker short in the squad after Callum Wilson’s exit.

And, after weeks of trying, Howe’s side finally look set to fill that gap with Wissa. Newcastle last saw a £40m bid rejected and a deal was in doubt with Brentford struggling to find a replacement and setting a hefty asking price.

However, with less than 10 hours of the summer transfer window remaining, the Magpies appear to have got their man after two clubs reached a compromise.

Newcastle United set to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford - Fabrizio Romano

The Bees last set an asking price of £65m but according to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been reached at £55m.

Romano wrote on X: “BREAKING: Yoane Wissa to Newcastle, here we go! Deal verbally agreed right now between the clubs. Fee worth £55m package. Brentford accept formal proposal from #NUFC and Wissa on his way for medical later today.

“After Isak gone, Wissa and Woltemade join for Eddie Howe.”

Yoane Wissa breaks silence on Brentford future

Wissa has not featured in any of Brentford’s matches at the start of the new season having made it known his desire to join Newcastle.

The 28-year-old even took to social media the day before deadline day to plead with the Bees to sanction his switch to St James’ Park.

Wissa wrote on Instagram: “Over the past few weeks, there has been increased speculation about my future at Brentford Football Club. As a result, I wanted to speak directly and honestly about exactly where things stand.

“I have stayed silent for much of the summer, but with just hours remaining of the transfer window I feel compelled make it clear that I want to leave Brentford. I believe the club are unduly standing in my way despite a series of fair offers throughout the summer.

“I have always given 100 percent for Brentford since the day I signed back in 2021. I am proud of what we have built together and have never taken the opportunity to play for the club for granted

“Brentford fans will always have a special place in my heart. And I have always conducted myself professionally, both on and off the pitch. It has been a privilege to wear this shirt for 149 games and celebrate 49 goals.

“Earlier this summer, I held open discussions with the club’s senior management, including key directors and the new head coach. I made clear my intention to explore a new challenge.

“During these conversations, it was confirmed to me and my representatives that the club would not stand in my way if a reasonable offer was received. This was also put in writing.

“Based on this understanding, I sought to find a new club, keeping Brentford informed with full transparency at every step.

Yoane Wissa confirms Newcastle United offer - asks Brentford to accept it

“I received a formal offer from another Premier League club and communicated I wanted to join. I was under the impression, from all my conversations with Brentford, that there was a mutual agreement to part ways.

“Yet as the window comes to an end, the club has now significantly changed its position, going against what was communicated. This has left me in a difficult and frustrating position. The promise that I could leave this summer has not been fulfilled. It saddens me to have to write that, and I maintain total respect for the club and its fans.

“I want to make it clear that I have not acted unprofessionally, nor do I wish to leave Brentford on bad terms. I have been transparent in my position throughout. I have continued to communicate openly with the club and conduct myself in a way that reflects my values as both a footballer and a human being.

“I remain hopeful that a fair and reasonable resolution can still be found before the transfer window shuts.

“In the meantime, I must do what I feel is right for my career and family and insist that Brentford honour their promise to let me join a new club and at a fair price.

“I want to thank all the Brentford fans for their support and understanding during this difficult situation. Your energy and belief in me has always meant a great deal. This has never been about walking away from what is a fantastic football club. It’s about being allowed to move forward with Brentford's blessing based on repeated promises that I could leave for a new chapter this summer.

“Being made to stay beyond this summer will only tarnish four wonderful years at this incredible club and so I ask Brentford’s owners and directors to now honour their promise to let me leave in the final hours of the window."