Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'suffer blow' in pursuit of 19-goal striker

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly suffered a blow in their pursuit of Brentford striker Yoane Wissa.

The 28-year-old enjoyed an excellent campaign in the Premier League last season, supposedly attracting interest from the likes of Newcastle United.

Wissa netted 19 goals and provided four assists across 35 top-flight matches during what was Thomas Frank's final term in charge of the Bees.

The attacker was paired at the top end of the pitch with Bryan Mbeumo, who fired in 20 Premier League goals in the 2024-25 season.

Since making the permanent switch from French club Lorient in 2021, Wissa has featured in 149 games for Brentford, scoring on 49 occasions.

Tottenham suffer Wissa blow?

According to talkSPORT, Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of Brentford and DR Congo star Wissa.

The report claims that the Bees are ready to reject any offers for the 28-year-old as another star player looks set to depart the club.

It is understood that Brentford have agreed to sell Mbeumo to Manchester United for an initial fee of £65m with £5m in add-ons.

The West London club are allegedly not willing to part ways with both of their leading talismen from last season at once.

Wissa is supposedly valued at £50m by the Bees, with Spurs, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest known to be keen on the striker.

Wissa set for relegation battle?

After firing in 19 top-flight goals last season, Wissa is certainly deserving of a high-profile move to a Champions League-competing outfit.

However, with Mbeumo all set for a switch to the Theatre of Dreams, his 28-year-old strike partner could be forced to stay put at the Gtech Community Stadium.

After losing former head coach Frank to Spurs, Brentford have appointed Keith Andrews, who is an underwhelming pick for many supporters.

Written by
Carter White