Brentford have attempted to open contract talks with Yoanne Wissa, amid reports the DR Congo international has told the club he wants to leave.

Newcastle United are considering a move for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa as they step away from their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike.The Athletic claims Magpies are monitoring the 28-year-old after

Wissa’s decision comes after Stuart Pearce claimed that United were ‘looking’ to sign the player before the new Premier League season starts. ‘There’s no doubt Manchester United and Arsenal would have been looking at Wissa,’ Pearce told BoyleSports, who offer the latest Premier League odds, earlier this week.