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.

Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Wayne Rooney has blasted the behaviour of Yoane Wissa as he tries to force a move from Brentford to Newcastle United this summer.

Newcastle turn to fresh attacking options as Wissa deal stalls, with Bayern Munich now rivaling them in the transfer race.

Signing Wissa or Strand Larsen would provide a boost before the end of the window, but Newcastle are scouring Europe for contingency plans

Football Insider has been told Newcastle United could sign Brentford star Yoane Wissa and keep Alexander Isak in a stunning twist.

The latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours including updates on Yoane Wissa, Alexander Isak and more.

If it's Wissa or Strand Larsen, the decision isn't easy. However, the circumstances of the Isak saga might make it Wissa and Strand Larsen