Forest and Spurs in Race for Attacker as Brentford Hold Out for £50m | OneFootball

Tottenham Push for Wissa Amid Brentford Resistance

Spurs Refuse to Ease Off in Their Pursuit

Tottenham’s recruitment drive continues at full throttle as they turn their gaze back to Yoane Wissa, Brentford’s prolific forward. With a rejected bid of around £20million from Nottingham Forest for the same player already in the background, Spurs know they will have to dig deeper to prise the 28-year-old away from west London.

Forest’s January offer of £22million was swiftly turned down, and even their latest offer comes in short. Spurs, who made enquiries earlier this summer, were told that “a fee of at least £50m would be required.” Talks have since gone quiet, but according to Standard Sport, “the 28-year-old remains a target.”

Tottenham’s Summer Rebuild Gains Momentum

Spurs have been busy. The club has already splashed £51million to make loan deals for Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso permanent. The addition of 18-year-old Japanese defender Kota Takai for £5million reflects a blend of future-proofing and squad reinforcement.

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Mohamed Kudus’ arrival from West Ham for £55million was confirmed on Thursday. On top of that, Morgan Gibbs-White is “set to undergo a medical at Hotspur Way after his £60m release clause was triggered.” That is serious investment, and Daniel Levy’s ambition to back Ange Postecoglou’s successor appears crystal clear.

Forest Reinvest and Reignite Interest

Nottingham Forest, fresh off a looming £60million windfall for Gibbs-White, aim to reinvest promptly. Combining that fee with the £52million Newcastle are spending on Anthony Elanga, Forest’s attack is in for an aggressive facelift. That includes reigniting their pursuit of Wissa.

Last season, Wissa bagged 19 non-penalty goals and “became Brentford’s all-time Premier League goalscorer in the process.” He formed a lethal duo with Bryan Mbeumo, responsible for 39 of Brentford’s 66 league goals. Mbeumo, however, looks set to join Manchester United, who are reportedly preparing a third bid worth over £62million.

Brentford Stand Firm Amid Major Overhaul

Brentford insist they won’t part with both stars “unless the price is too good to turn down.” They have already lost Thomas Frank and Christian Norgaard to Tottenham and Arsenal respectively, signalling the start of a new chapter.

New head coach Keith Andrews is trying to steady the ship. With Neil Macfarlane, Mehmet Ali and Martin Drury on his staff, and new additions including Antoni Milambo, Caoimhin Kelleher and Michael Kayode, there is change on every level. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is also poised to arrive on a free.

In a summer dominated by power plays, valuations and strategy, Brentford’s hand may yet be forced.

Our View – EPL Index Analysis

This feels like the Tottenham many of us have been waiting for. Aggressive, smart and willing to spend where it matters. The Kudus signing is top-tier and if we get Morgan Gibbs-White over the line, that’s another Premier League-proven game-changer.

But let’s talk Wissa. “19 non-penalty goals” and a clear attacking threat, he’s the kind of player who fits our pressing game. £50m? Maybe steep, but look at the market. Forest’s lowball bids make little sense considering they’re cash-rich after the Gibbs-White deal.

With Mbeumo likely leaving Brentford too, you can’t blame them for trying to hold on to Wissa. But let’s be honest – if we keep pushing, it feels like they’ll cave. Especially with all the upheaval on and off the pitch for them.

If we land Wissa, we’re looking at a frontline with pace, goals and proper depth. Levy finally backing the manager with actual signings? Yes please.

One more attacker, maybe a left-sided defender, and we’re talking about a serious top-four challenge.