Newcastle to sell Wissa this summer after £55m buy

Newcastle United are preparing to sell striker Yoane Wissa this summer, less than a year after signing the 29-year-old from Brentford for £55 million, according to multiple reports.

The Democratic Republic of Congo international joined St. James' Park on transfer deadline day last September as part of Newcastle's efforts to rebuild their attack following Alexander Isak's departure to Liverpool. Wissa arrived alongside Nick Woltemade in a bid to bolster forward options, but his debut was delayed until December by a knee injury sustained on international duty. Since returning, he has made 24 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals, and has started just one of the team's last 16 matches. He has often been an unused substitute in recent games, falling behind Woltemade and William Osula in manager Eddie Howe's pecking order.

Sources indicate Newcastle have informed intermediaries of their willingness to let Wissa leave for offers around £30 million, roughly half the fee paid to Brentford. A 25 percent sell-on clause in his deal means Brentford would receive a portion of any sale, potentially leaving Newcastle with about £22.5 million at that price point. The club...