Yoane Wissa Threatens Brentford Boycott Over Newcastle Transfer Demand
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has threatened not to play for the club again unless he is allowed to transfer to Newcastle United. The 28-year-old held emergency talks with Brentford's director of football Phil Giles after flying back from pre-season training in Portugal. Newcastle has already had one offer rejected for Wissa, who has made clear his desire to move to St James' Park. Brentford has not yet approved the transfer, which has reportedly annoyed the player.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledYoane Wissa has held crunch talks with Brentford director of football Phil Giles, during which he threatened not to play for them again if he is not allowed to move to Newcastle
Bees forward Wissa is the subject of major interest from the Magpies, who have already had one offer turned down for the 28-year-old
Wissa flew back from the club's pre-season training camp in Portugal earlier this week for talks with Giles, as he made clear his intention to move to St James' Park
Brentford are yet to sanction his transfer to the north-east, which, sources claim, has annoyed
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