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

Eddie Howe needs a new goalscoring forward, and the club's pursuit of Brentford's Yoane Wissa is hitting a critical stage - and some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section are telling the club hierarchy to do whatever it takes to complete a transfer for a player who clearly wants to play on Tyneside.

Yoane Wissa has wiped all traces of Brentford from his Instagram account and has unfollowed his current club. This move is a clear sign of his growing dissatisfaction over his desire to join Newcastle, which continues to be blocked by the Bees' steep financial demands.

Richard Keys has aimed a dig at Newcastle United amid the transfer news regarding Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa.

Wissa was the apex predator of the penalty box in the Premier League, as his movement, anticipation etc - as well as Brentford's style of play - saw him take by far the highest-quality chances on average in the league.

Brentford have agreed a £42.5million deal for Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara. Brentford are set to pay a club-record fee for Ouattara, who was authorised to travel for a medical on Friday. Reports suggest that Brentford will pay a £37m fixed fee, plus add-ons, for the Burkina Faso international.

Newcastle United are set to go back in for Yoane Wissa after Brentford agreed a £37 million ($50m) fee to sign Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth. The Cherries forward has given the green light for a switch to the Gtech Community Stadium,