In a dramatic twist in the summer transfer window, Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly setting their sights on Brentford’s dynamic forward Yoane Wissa, but their North London rivals, Arsenal, are ready to swoop in and spoil their plans. The battle for Wissa’s signature is heating up, with both clubs eager to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season.
After a rollercoaster campaign that saw Brentford finish a respectable 10th under Thomas Frank, while Tottenham languished in 17th, the new Spurs boss is eyeing several Bees stars to elevate his squad. Yegor Yarmolyuk, Christian Norgaard, and Bryan Mbeumo have already been linked with moves to Spurs, and now Wissa has emerged as the latest target. According to TEAMtalk, Frank views the Congolese striker, who netted an impressive 19 Premier League goals last season, as a “valuable addition” to Tottenham’s frontline.
However, Arsenal are not ready to let their rivals have it all their way. The Gunners are reportedly considering Wissa as a potential backup option if their primary targets, Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko, prove unattainable. Brentford, understandably, are reluctant to part ways with their prolific forward, who has racked up 49 goals in his time at the club. Yet, the lure of bigger clubs and a hefty transfer fee could force their hand.
It’s not just a North London tug-of-war for Wissa’s services. Nottingham Forest have also entered the fray, while Turkish giants Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are circling with offers. Brentford have slapped a £50 million price tag on their star striker, a figure that might not deter Premier League heavyweights but could prove a stumbling block for the Turkish clubs, who are reportedly looking to pay just over half that amount.
To complicate matters further, Brentford are reportedly working on tying Wissa down to a new contract, which would make it significantly harder for any club to pry him away. If Tottenham miss out on Wissa, they may shift their focus to his teammate, Bryan Mbeumo. The speedy winger has reportedly expressed interest in reuniting with Frank at Spurs, though Manchester United are also in the mix. Transfer expert Duncan Castles suggests there’s a “good chance” Mbeumo could opt for Tottenham, citing the appeal of staying in London and playing under his former manager.
As the transfer saga unfolds, one thing is clear: Tottenham and Arsenal are locked in a high-stakes battle for Brentford’s top talents, with the potential to reshape their squads for the season ahead.
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