{"id":61051,"date":"2025-08-31T21:55:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T21:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/wissa-asks-brentford-for-newcastle-transfer"},"modified":"2025-08-31T22:24:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T22:24:34","slug":"wissa-asks-brentford-for-newcastle-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/wissa-asks-brentford-for-newcastle-transfer","title":{"rendered":"Wissa Asks Brentford for Newcastle Transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has publicly declared his desire to leave the Bees, insisting the club are blocking his transfer to Newcastle United despite what he describes as \u201cfair offers\u201d throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<p>In an emotional statement released just hours before the transfer window shuts, Wissa revealed he had been promised by Brentford that he would be allowed to leave should a reasonable offer arrive. However, he now claims the club has gone back on its word.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have stayed silent for much of the summer, but I feel compelled to make it clear that I want to leave Brentford,\u201d said Wissa. \u201cI believe the club are unduly standing in my way despite a series of fair offers throughout the summer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Congolese international, who has scored 49 goals in 149 appearances for Brentford, expressed gratitude to fans but urged the club\u2019s hierarchy to honour their initial commitment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis has never been about walking away from what is a fantastic football club. It\u2019s about being allowed to move forward with Brentford\u2019s blessing based on repeated promises,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has publicly declared his desire to leave the Bees, insisting the club are blocking his transfer to Newcastle United despite what he describes as \u201cfair offers\u201d throughout the summer. 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