Brentford reject new £40m Newcastle bid for Wissa

Newcastle’s improved bid of £40 million for striker Yoane Wissa has been rejected by Brentford.

A 35 million initial fee and additional £5 million in add-ons were suggested by The Magpies.

On Wednesday, Newcastle and Brentford resumed negotiations, but sources told BBC Sport that the most recent offer was lower than Wissa’s Bees’ appraisal.

According to what it is understood, Wissa and Brentford’s owner Matthew Benham discussed the situation on Tuesday.

The Magpies’ previous offer for the 28-year-old was up to £30 million.

Wissa’s Instagram account abruptly deleted any connection to Brentford as his future took a new turn earlier this week.

Following a minor thaw in relations, Wissa returned to first-team training while continuing to make it clear he wanted to join Newcastle.

Once they appoint his replacement, Wissa figured Brentford would approve his move north.

After the west London side completed the signing of Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth, Wissa has been anticipating Brentford agreeing to move to Tyneside this week.