DR Congo star Yoane Wissa emerges as transfer target for Newcastle United

DR Congo international Yoane Wissa has emerged as a transfer target for Premier League club Newcastle United in the ongoing summer transfer window.

The Magpies are planning for life without striker Alexander Isak, who has attracted a significant interest from fellow Premier League club, Liverpool.

Isak, who enjoyed an amazing campaign last term could depart the club this summer, forcing Newcastle United to look for a replacement.

Yoane has become the priority target to replace Isak at Newcastle United should the latter leave the club. Initially, the Magpies wanted to sign Frankfurt attacker Hugo Ekitike as a possible replacement for Isak.

However, negotiations have recently stalled, forcing the club to look for alternative attacking options, with Yoane Wissa popping up on the radar.

Last season, Wissa played 39 matches for Brentford, scoring 20 goals and providing 5 assists. The forward’s current contract runs until 2026.