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Wissa has 12 months remaining on his current Brentford deal Brentford have attempted to open contract talks with Yoane Wissa but he is understood to prefer a move away from the club this summer. With Bryan Mbeumo expected to join Manchester United, the Bees' attentions are turning to resolving the future of 20-goal forward Wissa. Newcastle, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest are among those with a firm interest in the DR Congo international. Brentford have tried to pre-empt the developing issue by starting contract talks with the 28-year-old, who moved to west London in 2021 from French club Lorient. However, sources have indicated that, as things stand, Wissa has no inclination to discuss improved terms and privately has made his intentions to explore options elsewhere clear. All three interested clubs can offer him European football next season and it is understood agreeing personal terms, particularly with either Tottenham or Newcastle, will not be an issue. Newcastle turn to Wissa after ending Ekitike pursuit Mbeumo 'proven quality' - but Man Utd still have striker dilemma New boss Frank 'in it for the long term' at Spurs With that in mind, Brentford's valuation of Wissa is emerging as a factor in his future. Brentford have no intention of losing both Mbeumo and Wissa this summer but, in reality, with Wissa turning 29 in September, the scenario of a depreciating asset – who this summer could command a fee in the region of £40m, if not more - will likely be a consideration. That he has just 12 months left on his current deal, though there is an option to activate by a further year, is another factor to mull over. For all parties, there appears merit to finding a resolution – whether a sale or a contract renewal – sooner rather later. It has been a summer of upheaval at the Gtech Community Stadium - manager Thomas Frank joined Spurs, goalkeeper Mark Flekken was sold to Bayer Leverkusen, captain Christian Norgaard has left for Arsenal and now star forward Mbeumo is set for a move to Old Trafford. Brentford have already started the process of replenishing their forward options with an unsuccessful £35m offer made to Ipswich for attacker Omari Hutchinson. They also extensively watched Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara last season. No matter how Wissa's future develops, it will be a challenging start for new boss Keith Andrews who is preparing for his first season as a manager at any level of professional football. Latest Brentford news, analysis and fan views Get Brentford news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser The Open round two: Relentless Scheffler holds halfway lead at Portrush Euro 2025: Spain face hosts Switzerland in last eight Arsenal complete £48. 5m signing of Madueke from Chelsea Race through the life and career of F1 icon, Alain Prost Uncovering the dark side of football hooliganism A 90s documentary with performances from the Gallaghers Will Mellor meets those affected by the Post Office scandal The hottest favourites in 100 years, can Lions deliver on their promise? Resilience, luck and subs - England's winning formula Body shots and 'dirty' tactics - how does Dubois beat Usyk? Mbeumo 'proven quality' - but Man Utd still have striker dilemma England fight back to beat Sweden on penalties. Video England fight back to beat Sweden on penalties The 'posh lad from Richmond' steering the Wallabies against the Lions Mc Ilroy, Scheffler & Rose star in shots of the day. Video Mc Ilroy, Scheffler & Rose star in shots of the day And then there were none. .. Welsh rugby reels from Lions blow Smith joins Arsenal for world record £1m fee The race for a striker is hotting up - who is still available? Major champions on Scheffler's 'what's the point? ' soliloquy Italy score 90th-minute goal to beat Norway - highlights 'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out. Video'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out The convicted ex-bike gang member playing at The Open 'Mc Ilroy's got it going, you need to see this' - Rory's Portrush record 'I'm unstoppable' - Dubois ready for Usyk. Video'I'm unstoppable' - Dubois ready for Usyk What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem? 'Gather the legends' - the numbers behind Windies' 27 all out as fallout begins The Man Utd Five: Ousted but not out The Englishman who turned around Scheffler's putting fortunes Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.