Overview

• Wissa, Brentford’s all-time Premier League top scorer with 19 goals last season, rejoined the squad after leaving the Portugal camp in protest of his stalled transfer bid.
• Brentford has held firm on a £50m valuation, rejecting Newcastle’s opening £25m approach and declining to negotiate below their asking price.
• The 28-year-old claims Brentford reneged on a promise to let him depart for around £26–30m after fulfilling a full season commitment, intensifying his frustration.
• Newcastle remains in the hunt but has yet to submit an improved bid as manager Eddie Howe examines other striker options amid doubts over Alexander Isak’s future.
• Brentford’s summer overhaul has included the exits of coach Thomas Frank, captain Christian Nørgaard and fellow forward Bryan Mbeumo, heightening concerns over squad continuity.