Newcastle target Yoane Wissa has sensationally demanded to be sold by Brentford before the summer transfer window closes on Monday.
Newcastle have had multiple offers rejected for Wissa this summer, and the striker has taken to Instagram to reveal his frustrations at a move not materialising as he pushes for a switch to the Magpies before Monday’s 7pm deadline.
Brentford are not commenting on Wissa’s bombshell statement.
Sky Sports News has also not seen evidence of the written assurances Wissa speaks of in his statement.
Wissa said: “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 per cent 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.
“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.
Wissa has missed all of Brentford’s games this season
“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.”
How Wissa move could see Isak go to Liverpool
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Sports agent Sky Andrew explains the Alexander Isak transfer saga from an agents point of view.
A potential move for Wissa to Newcastle could open the door for Liverpool to make a British-record bid for Toon striker Alexander Isak.
Newcastle’s club-record signing of Nick Woltemade has already increased the likelihood of Isak leaving for Liverpool before the window closes.
Newcastle have maintained that Isak would only be sold if an adequate replacement was found, and that now appears to be the case.
However, Newcastle will attempt to bring in a second striker before listening to offers from Liverpool, and they have been trying to sign Wissa.
Liverpool had a £110m plus add-ons bid rejected for Isak earlier in the summer, so they will have to increase their offer to reach an agreement with Newcastle.
