Striker Yoane Wissa has called on Brentford to “keep their word” and let him leave before the transfer deadline, accusing the club of “unduly standing in his way” of a move to Newcastle United.
With two days of the transfer window remaining, the Democratic of Congo international is furious the west London club are refusing to sell him to Newcastle, who have had two offers rejected – the latest being £35m guaranteed, plus a further £5m in add-ons.
Wissa has made clear he wants to leave for St James’ Park and has not been training or playing with the first team this season.
According to sources, Brentford originally wanted £40m for Wissa but the price has now increased to about £60m.
In a statement on social media on Sunday, Wissa said: “As the window comes to an end, the club has now significantly changed its position, going against what was communicated.
“This has left me in a difficult and frustrating position. The promise that I could leave this summer has not been fulfilled. It saddens me to have to write that, and I maintain total respect for the club and its fans.”
BBC Sport has contacted Brentford for comment.
More to follow.
