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Brentford Reintegrate Wissa Amid Transfer Tensions

Yoane Wissa returned to Brentford training this week, a development confirmed by the club via a post on X. For Brentford fans, the sight of Wissa back in the fold offers reassurance, though it comes laced with intrigue and uncertainty.

Wissa’s Return After Missed Friendly

Brentford’s squad was granted Monday off following their 1-0 pre-season friendly win against QPR at Loftus Road. Notably absent from the matchday squad was Wissa, who, according to head coach Keith Andrews, “was not quite ready” for selection. His absence came after he missed parts of Brentford’s pre-season training camp in Portugal due to ongoing discussions about his future.

Despite that disruption, Andrews clarified that Wissa had resumed training late last week ahead of the QPR fixture and is expected to continue integrating fully this week. The forward’s reintegration comes at a crucial time as the club navigates the final weeks of the transfer window with more questions than answers.

Newcastle Interest Fuels Unrest

Wissa is reportedly keen on a move to Newcastle, a desire that has introduced tension into his relationship with Brentford. The West London club, however, remain resistant. Having already sanctioned the £71 million sale of Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United earlier this summer, Brentford are reluctant to lose another key attacking figure without securing a replacement.

It is widely reported that Brentford have no immediate intention of selling Wissa, prioritising squad stability over short-term gain. This impasse may not hold indefinitely; the club could revisit their stance later in the window should a suitable replacement be acquired.

Transfer Plans Hinge on Reinforcements

Brentford’s refusal to part with Wissa now is rooted in pragmatic squad planning. The club have yet to replace Mbeumo, whose departure left a sizeable hole in the attacking third. Omari Hutchinson has emerged as Brentford’s primary target to fill that void, but no deal has been completed.

Beyond Hutchinson, Brentford are also active in the market for another forward, underscoring the urgency to bolster their attacking options before entertaining any bids for Wissa. Their cautious approach highlights a broader trend among Premier League clubs: the need to manage player ambition with squad depth, particularly when European qualification ambitions hang in the balance.

Wissa’s return to training may quell immediate concerns, but the story is far from over. For now, Brentford have their forward back on the pitch, but whether he remains there beyond August remains uncertain.