Newcastle sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford on deadline day

Newcastle United completed a late transfer deadline day capture of forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford on Monday, with the 28 year old signing a four year contract after undergoing a medical at St James Park. The deal, which assigns Wissa the number nine shirt, was finalised amid lengthy negotiations and was reported to be worth around 55 million, although some accounts described the fee as about 50 million plus add ons.

The transfer ended a protracted saga in which Brentford rejected multiple offers and Wissa publicly declared on social media that he wanted to leave the club. Reports said paperwork was completed with only seconds to spare after Newcastle used a deal sheet to secure a short extension; one account said a representative had to secure Wissa's signature at the last minute and the Premier League ratified the move at 8.59pm. Brentford confirmed the sale in a club statement.

Statistical details of Wissa's time at Brentford vary between accounts. Brentford said he scored 49 goals in 149 appearances since joining from Lorient in 2021. Other reports emphasised his Premier League output, noting 45 league goals for the club and that he netted 19 times in the top flight last...