Yoane Wissa could end a disastrous spell at Newcastle United by leaving in the summer. As per the i Paper, the Magpies are ready to cut their losses on the DR Congo forward and even take a massive loss on their investment when they signed him last summer.
Newcastle United are bracing for a tricky summer window, when once again the focus will be on some of their stars and their future at the club. Much like last summer, when the entire window was dominated by the Alexander Isak saga, the deadline day signing of Yoane Wissa is now viewed as something of a panic buy in light of selling the Swede then.
Newcastle United spent heavily to sign Wissa, as Brentford took full advantage of their situation to extract £50 million plus another £5 million in easily achievable add-ons. The DR Congo international has not worked out in what is described as an injury-hit season, with the striker scoring just three times, including once in the Premier League.
From a broader perspective, both their striker signings in Wissa and Nick Woltemade have not worked out, as Newcastle United could shake up the equation in the summer. With Wissa, they are ready to cut their losses on the Congo striker, with the report stating they are open to taking a hit of as much as £35 million on their investment.
Meaning, Wissa could be made available for at least £20 million in the summer, while the report also states that his age is a big factor in this massive drop in valuation. Fenerbahce reportedly explored a move for Wissa in January, and they might be in the equation come summer, with the £50 million flop likely to be put on the market.
Newcastle United have plenty of decisions on their hands, as Anthony Gordon are expected to move out. His departure will lead to bringing in a new wide attacker, while the club are already looking at potential striker options, including Sporting CP’s Luis Suarez.
PSG’s Goncalo Ramos was linked recently, which suggests Newcastle United are keen to land a specialist striker in the summer. Such a move would require them to part ways with one or two of their current strikers, which could see the likes of William Osula and probably Wissa depart in the summer.
