Newcastle United have ended their pursuit of Yoane Wissa after Brentford firmly refused to negotiate, despite an improved £30m offer.
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The Magpies had hoped to secure Wissa as a supporting striker, but Brentford’s £40m stance shut down talks completely this week.
Wissa is reportedly furious, having set his heart on a Newcastle move. He now faces an uncertain future with Brentford unwilling to sell.
With Alexander Isak’s future unclear, Eddie Howe’s side urgently need attacking reinforcements and are now shifting focus toward alternative striker options.
Craig Hope of the Daily Mail reports Newcastle are now monitoring Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson as their next realistic transfer target.
Jackson scored goals intermittently last season, but his pace, work rate and potential make him attractive to Newcastle’s recruitment team.
It remains uncertain whether Chelsea would entertain bids, but Newcastle may see Jackson as a player ready for regular first-team minutes.
If a deal progresses, Jackson could either support or replace Isak, who has drawn interest from Liverpool and Saudi Arabian clubs, reports Geordie Boots.
Newcastle are under pressure to bolster their squad, especially in attack, with preseason preparation already disrupted by injuries and ongoing speculation.
Their striker search continues as the transfer window intensifies and time begins to run short for Eddie Howe’s summer plans.
