Brentford striker Yoane Wissa congratulated a returning team-mate despite pushing for a move away from West London.

However, the Slovenia international is now firmly on the radar of Newcastle United as a possible Isak replacement, while Timo Werner and Andre Silva could both leave the Red Bull Arena too.

Newcastle United are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko but a sizeable Yoane Wissa transfer hurdle has emerged.

There is an irony at St James’ Park that the issue holding up their move for Wissa is a similar dilemma that Newcastle have with Isak, who was withdrawn from the pre-season tour of Singapore and South Korea after indicating a willingness to explore a move away from the club.

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa is the subject of strong speculation and he has reacted to team mate Keane Lewis-Potter.

BRENTFORD’S Yoane Wissa has left the Bees’ pre-season training camp amid uncertainty over his future. The 28-year-old is the subject of transfer speculation this summer and Brentford

Wissa has been on Forest’s radar since last January, when they had a £25million offer for him rejected. And he has been one of their primary transfer targets this summer, but particularly since the £52m sale of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle was confirmed.

Bryan Mbeumo has finally completed his transfer to Manchester United, with Yoane Wissa laying bare his old team-mate's combative character.

Newcastle are reportedly determined to sign Yoane Wissa amid Alexander Isak transfer saga despite Brentford's hardline stance on exit. The Magpies view Wissa as a crucial addition to their frontline and are reportedly willing to return with an improved offer after seeing an initial £25 million bid turned down by Brentford.