Nottingham Forest have reignited their pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa in a move that could reshape their attacking line ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Forest, who previously had a £22 million bid rejected in January, have returned with another offer for the Congo international, though the value of the current bid has not been disclosed. Wissa, 28, is entering the final year of his contract with Brentford and has attracted interest from multiple clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur.
The versatile attacker was signed by Brentford from Lorient in 2021 for just £7.2 million. Since then, he has proven his worth, scoring 20 goals and delivering 4 assists across 39 appearances last season—a career-best tally. Wissa’s ability to play across the frontline makes him an attractive prospect for teams looking to bolster their attacking depth.
Brentford now face a dilemma. Losing both Wissa and fellow forward Bryan Mbeumo in the same transfer window would significantly weaken their squad. Mbeumo, who is reportedly eyeing a move to Manchester United, has yet to see talks progress. Selling Wissa could potentially leave the Bees short of firepower ahead of the new season.
Nottingham Forest are also facing significant changes in their squad. Star forward Anthony Elanga is set to join Newcastle United in a £55 million deal, while Tottenham Hotspur have activated the £60 million release clause in Morgan Gibbs-White’s contract. The departure of two of Forest’s most influential attackers has increased the urgency to secure a proven goal scorer like Wissa.
Tottenham, meanwhile, remain in the race for the Congolese forward and could rival Forest’s bid in the coming days. With Spurs in search of more attacking options and Forest eager to fill the gaps left by high-profile exits, the battle for Wissa’s signature is expected to intensify.
The Premier League's new broadcasting agreement will see Sky Sports increase coverage from 128 to at least 215 live games, bringing more visibility to transfers like this one.
As the transfer window heats up, all eyes are on Brentford to decide whether they will hold onto one of their key assets or cash in before he becomes a free agent next year.
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