Newcastle’s Transfer Strategy After Wissa Could Seal a Deal for a Chelsea Striker
Newcastle United find themselves in one of the most turbulent periods of this summer’s transfer market. Brentford’s Yoane Wissa appears poised for a move to Tyneside—his potential signing valued at £40–50 million—setting the stage for a broader reshaping of Newcastle’s striking options. Wissa, 28, has clearly indicated his desire to join Newcastle and enjoy Champions League football, having withdrawn from Brentford’s pre-season and triggered a possible domino effect in the striker market.
At Brentford, head coach Keith Andrews painted a light-hearted yet revealing picture: “he owes me,” he quipped, even as he admitted there’s no certainty Wissa will stay—particularly given his reluctance to engage with contract talks. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s initial £25 million bid was rebuffed, but deeper negotiations are reportedly underway, with a replacement (Dango Ouattara) potentially softening Brentford’s stance.
Could this pave the way for another forward? Absolutely. Newcastle are now eyeing Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, a 24-year-old Senegalese striker who’s fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after the arrivals of Liam Delap and João Pedro. Jackson has told Chelsea he wants to leave, and although initially priced at £80 million, the Blues may now accept nearer £65 million.
Isak’s situation adds urgency. The Swedish talisman has withdrawn from training and is refusing to play, pressuring a move to Liverpool. Newcastle, meanwhile, are demanding around £150 million for his services. Amid this uncertainty, a deal for Wissa could pave the way for replacing Isak—either with Wissa as a direct replacement, or even adding depth by pursuing Jackson as part of a multiple-striker plan.
In summary, Newcastle’s “strong chance” to sign a Chelsea striker like Alexander Isak—in particular, Nicolas Jackson—hinges significantly on the Wissa transfer progressing. Wissa’s arrival would not only fill an immediate gap at Brentford but also free Newcastle’s hand to pursue Jackson, giving them flexibility in light of Isak’s potential exit.
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