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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Brentford will keep Newcastle target Yoane Wissa out of season opener

Yoane Wissa
Yoane Wissa is believed to be keen to leave Brentford, having also been a target for Nottingham Forest in the last transfer window. Photograph: Anna Gowthorpe/Shutterstock

Keith Andrews has revealed Yoane Wissa will not take part in Brentford’s opening game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday amid strong ­interest from Newcastle. The forward from the Democratic ­Republic of the Congo is understood to have been training on his own this week as Andrews ­prepares to take charge of his first match since ­succeeding Thomas Frank.

Brentford are holding out for about £40m and Newcastle have proved unwilling to match their valuation for the 28-year-old, who scored 19 times in the Premier League last season, having had an offer worth up to £30m rejected last month.

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