Liverpool Could Join Newcastle United In Race To Land This Brentford Forward: Decent Fit For Slot? | OneFootball

In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that Liverpool could join Newcastle United in the race to land Brentford forward Yoane Wissa this summer. It has been claimed that the Reds are eyeing a surprise move to land the Congolese striker in this transfer window.

Wissa’s Impressive Form In The Premier League

Wissa enjoyed a good run of form at the English club in the previous campaign when he banged in a lot of important goals for them in the Premier League. The Congolese talent played in 39 matches for the Bees last season, finding the back of the net 20 times and earning five assists in multiple competitions.

The 28-year-old deserves a ton of credit for averaging 2.77 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He kept 45.6% of his shots on target. Wissa was even tidy when distributing the ball in the final third based on his pass completion rate of 76.5% in the English top tier (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at Brentford will expire next summer, which could open the door for the Reds to sign him on the cheap in this transfer period.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 01: Yoane Wissa of Brentford celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Brentford FC at City Ground on May 01, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Will Wissa Be A Decent Fit For Liverpool Boss Arne Slot?

Wissa can find a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has proven himself to be a capable finisher in the final third and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.

The Congolese attacker can even create the odd chance for others around him in the opponent’s half. Wissa already knows the Premier League well and is well-equipped to make an immediate impact at the Merseyside club. He is primarily a centre-forward but can also fill in as a wide player on either flank if needed.

Wissa would bring more firepower to Liverpool head coach Arne Slot’s attack. He has what it takes to compete with Hugo Ekitike for a regular first-team spot at the Merseyside club this season.

At 28, Wissa is playing in his prime, which makes him a great fit for Liverpool’s needs this summer. Thus, Slot should focus on getting a deal done for the Congolese talent before the end of this summer transfer window.