Newcastle weigh Wissa sale, eye £60m forward
Eddie Howe says ‘no decisions have been made’ on Fabian Schar and calls him a ‘big miss’, praising his distribution while targeting his return to full fitness after injury.
Newcastle plan attacking changes and are ready to spend around £60m on a forward seen as an upgrade on Yoane Wissa, who could be sold after a flat first season.
Newcastle will explore selling Yoane Wissa this summer despite paying up to £55m less than a year ago. The 29-year-old has 24 appearances and is on a long-term deal but the club plan a new striker.
Bayern explore a move for Anthony Gordon after meeting his agents, but their €70m comfort falls short of Newcastle’s reported €92m valuation, with payment structure also a hurdle.
Eddie Howe met Newcastle’s hierarchy with several futures, including the manager’s, uncertain ahead of the summer window. A key player has a preferred destination and PIF set a huge asking price.
Newcastle sit 14th after four league defeats and a 7-2 at Barcelona. Costly signings like Wissa, Woltemade and Elanga struggle, Isak left, while Gordon returns and Joelinton is available to face Brighton.
