Andrews said he would like Wissa to be part of the squad but added it is "very hard to know" what will happen in relation to his future.

Brentford striker Yoana Wissa reportedly wants to move to Newcastle to continue the club's rich history with French-African players. Wissa, 28, was left out of the squad for Sunday’s 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest, and he continues to push for a move.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank wants to reunite with Brentford forward and Newcastle United target Yoane Wissa if Richarlison is offered to Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze, according to the Daily Mail.

Alexander Isak, Yoane Wissa and Jadon Sancho face stalled transfers as clubs hold firm, leaving the futures of all three players hanging in limbo.