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Newcastle Seeks Striker Amid Isak's Uncertain Future and Wissa's Brentford Exit Saga
17 Aug
Summary
- Newcastle held to goalless draw in Premier League opener
- Star striker Alexander Isak still unwilling to play for the club
- Brentford's Yoane Wissa a potential target for Newcastle
On August 17, 2025, Newcastle United kicked off their Premier League season with a goalless draw against Aston Villa. However, the club's main concern lies with the ongoing saga surrounding their star striker, Alexander Isak, who is still adamant about not playing for the team.
With Isak's future in limbo, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is actively seeking a new striker to bolster his team's attacking options and boost their trophy hopes for the season. One potential target is Brentford's Yoane Wissa, who was left out of the Bees' squad for their Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Wissa's situation, stating that it is a "day-by-day" matter and that the club will "deal with that during the week." Should Wissa join Newcastle, he would become the third Brentford player to leave the club for a rival this summer, following the departures of Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard.
As the transfer window remains open, Newcastle's search for a striker to fill the void left by Isak's unwillingness to play continues, while Brentford faces the prospect of losing another key player in Wissa.
