• Yoane Wissa FINALLY joins Newcastle! Magpies complete £55m deal to sign forward from Brentford after chasing Alexander Isak replacement all summer

Newcastle United have secured the signing of Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a deal worth £55 million ($74m), handing manager Eddie Howe a long-awaited centre-forward following the departure of Alexander Isak.

The 28-year-old striker, who has committed to a four-year contract at St. James’ Park, becomes the Magpies’ newest No. 9 after weeks of negotiations. Wissa’s arrival comes alongside that of club-record signing Nick Woltemade, with both expected to share the burden of replacing Isak, who sealed a £130m switch to Liverpool earlier this summer.

Howe had faced a frustrating transfer window, with failed pursuits of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Benjamin Sesko. The capture of Wissa, however, finally adds proven firepower to Newcastle’s frontline.

We are delighted to confirm the signing of forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford for an undisclosed fee. 👊 pic.twitter.com/b4PegvTndf

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) September 1, 2025

Wissa leaves Brentford after three successful seasons in West London, where he registered 49 goals in 149 outings. His time at the club soured during pre-season when he walked out of their training camp and erased all Bees references from his social media accounts. Despite the fallout, the Congolese international hit an impressive 19 Premier League goals last term, reinforcing his pedigree at the top level.

The forward is expected to link up immediately with his new teammates as Newcastle prepare for their Premier League clash with Wolves on September 13. For Brentford, attention will now turn to identifying a capable replacement for their former talisman.

 

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With stellar performances across the league, these accolades aim to spotlight the best of the best.

Player of the Month Nominees—November 2024

Eight players from six clubs have been shortlisted, competing to be the fourth different winner this season. October’s Player of the Month, Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest, is absent from this month’s lineup.

1. Matheus Cunha (Wolves)
Cunha had a standout month, registering three goals and three assists in just four games. His efforts were pivotal in lifting Wolves off the bottom of the table, sparking rumors of a potential move to a top club.

2. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, Fernandes shone with two goals and an assist in two games. He also created a league-high 14 chances, cementing his reputation as United’s creative maestro.

3. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
Gravenberch was ever-present in Liverpool’s perfect November, anchoring the midfield with poise and consistency in every match.

4. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Salah continued his dazzling form, scoring four goals and providing an assist in three matches, underlining his status as one of the league’s most reliable forwards.

5. Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
Odegaard’s return from injury revitalized Arsenal. The midfielder contributed a goal and two assists in three matches, stabilizing the Gunners’ campaign.

6. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Saka outshone his captain with two goals and a league-high three assists, showcasing his attacking brilliance in a critical period for Arsenal.

7. Joao Pedro (Brighton)
Despite limited minutes, Joao Pedro made an impact with two goals and two assists, propelling Brighton’s impressive season.

8. Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
Wissa’s three goals in November were integral to Brentford’s high-scoring performances, cementing his importance to the Bees’ attacking lineup.

These eight players lit up the Premier League in November ✨

Who should win @EASPORTSFC Player of the Month?#PLAwards

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 5, 2024

Manager of the Month Nominees—November 2024

Three tacticians are in contention for November’s managerial honors, with Nuno Espirito Santo, October’s winner, absent from this month’s shortlist.

1. Arne Slot (Liverpool)
Slot steered Liverpool through a flawless November, with victories over Brighton, Aston Villa, and Southampton. His side continues to dominate at the top of the league table.

2. Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton)
Hurzeler’s strategic brilliance was on display in Brighton’s comeback win over Manchester City. Brighton ended the month in third place, thanks to his astute leadership.

3. Gary O’Neil (Wolves)
O’Neil orchestrated a turnaround for Wolves, securing two wins and a draw that lifted them off the bottom of the standings.

Here are the nominees for November’s @barclaysfooty Manager of the Month award!

👔 Fabian Hurzeler
👔 Gary O’Neil
👔 Arne Slot#PLAwards

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 5, 2024

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The winners will be revealed in the coming days, with fans eagerly awaiting the results of these coveted awards. Both Cunha’s spectacular form and Slot’s managerial acumen make them frontrunners in their respective categories.

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Jurgen Klopp has provided an explanation for why he substituted Virgil van Dijk at half-time in Liverpool’s 3-1 loss at Brentford on Monday.

The Reds fell behind to an own goal from Ibrahima Konate before poor defending allowed Yoane Wissa to add a second before the half-time break.

During the half, Klopp substituted Harvey Elliott, Kostas Tsimikas, and Van Dijk and replaced them with Joel Matip, Andy Robertson, and Naby Keita. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain pulled one back early in the second half, but Bryan Mbeumo sealed the victory late.

After the game, Klopp was questioned by the media on his choice to take Van Dijk out of the lineup in particular.

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“Hopefully not [an injury]. Virgil felt his muscle a little and that is fine, he’s a good judge of these kind of things. But I didn’t want to take any risk,” he said.

“The physios looked quite happy when I said we don’t take risks. I think it’s not an injury, it’s just he felt the intensity.”

Explaining why he brought off Tsimikas and Elliott, Klopp added: “The other two things were tactical. We obviously have opportunities, we could bring Naby on, who I think played a really good game, and Robbo, and he was in the first action after half-time. He was what we needed, we needed that speed in behind. That was the reason for these two changes.”

Liverpool now sit four points behind fourth-placed Manchester United having played a game more than their bitter foes.

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