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Newcastle United are hoping Yoane Wissa can be the direct competition for Alexander Isak this season as they seek a deal with Brentford - and move away from their previous pursuit of young talent to fill that particular hole in Eddie Howe's squad.

Newcastle have completed one major signing so far, with Anthony Elanga arriving from Forest in a £55m deal. Eddie Howe is thought to be pushing for further reinforcements after selling Lloyd Kelly to Juventus and Sean Longstaff to Leeds, and allowing Callum Wilson to leave at the end of his contract.

Newcastle United will still sign Yoane Wissa despite Brentford rejecting a £25 million bid for the 28-year-old striker. Per journalist Craig Hope, “There is confidence among sources close to the deal that Wissa’s proposed move to Newcastle will progress.

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Alexander Isak's future and missing out on transfer targets have been consistent themes of Newcastle's summer, but ex-England midfielder Izzy Christiansen believes the club has a "trick in their armoury" if things do not work out.

Newcastle believe patience is required and, while they have already had to recalibrate after failing to secure top targets, the interim transfer team — driven by Andy Howe, the assistant head of recruitment and Eddie’s nephew, and Steve Nickson, the head of recruitment — are continuing to pursue multiple deals across several positions.

Newcastle United have made signing a striker their top transfer priority this summer, according to Chris Waugh of The Athletic. Despite ongoing talks in other areas, including goalkeeper—focused on Burnley’s James Trafford—and defense,