Brentford have turned down a £40 million offer from Newcastle United for forward Yoane Wissa, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.The bid, reported to be structured as £35m upfront with an

Newcastle have reopened talks with Brentford over an improved £40m deal for striker Yoane Wissa. Following an impasse in talks that has threatened the deal, both clubs are now in direct talks – with Newcastle proposing a £35m initial fee plus a further £5m in add-ons. The Magpies' previous bid for the 28-year-old was worth up to £30m.

Following their interest in Brentford's Yoane Wissa, Newcastle have been backed to spend close to £100m before the end of this month.