Brentford: Yoane Wissa left out against Mönchengladbach, imminent departure? | OneFootball

The Congolese striker’s agents arrive in England as Newcastle raise their bid

Yoane Wissa

Yoane Wissa was not included in Brentford’s squad for the friendly against Mönchengladbach, played this Friday, August 8, 2025 in London. Negotiations are heating up between Newcastle and the Bees, and the Congolese international looks closer than ever to an exit.

Yoane Wissa’s departure from Brentford is taking shape after weeks of mounting tension. The 28-year-old striker was left out by head coach Keith Andrews for the friendly against the Germans, Brentford’s final warm-up before the official season kicks off.

Newcastle raise their bid for Yoane Wissa

Wissa’s omission comes just after he returned to full team training this week, having agreed to a temporary truce with club management. The Congolese international had refused to train with the squad since leaving their Portugal training camp prematurely on July 21. Wissa felt Brentford were not honoring a verbal agreement allowing him to leave the club this summer if a suitable offer arrived.

Newcastle are keeping up the pressure to sign the striker. After seeing their initial £25 million bid rejected, the Magpies are now reportedly ready to increase their offer to £35 million sterling according to the latest reports. Wissa’s representatives arrived in England this Friday to finalize talks and speed up the transfer process.