Newcastle have made an improved offer worth £40million for Yoane Wissa, talkSPORT understands. The Magpies’ bid includes a £35m fee plus £5m in potential add-ons, although Brentford’s

Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Wayne Rooney has blasted the behaviour of Yoane Wissa as he tries to force a move from Brentford to Newcastle United this summer.

Wissa has refused to train with Brentford to help force through his move to St James’ Park. Earlier this week, he deleted all traces of Brentford’s presence from his social media, as he looks to make it clear that he has no interest in playing for the club again.

Newcastle turn to fresh attacking options as Wissa deal stalls, with Bayern Munich now rivaling them in the transfer race.

Signing Wissa or Strand Larsen would provide a boost before the end of the window, but Newcastle are scouring Europe for contingency plans

Football Insider has been told Newcastle United could sign Brentford star Yoane Wissa and keep Alexander Isak in a stunning twist.