Brentford have slapped a staggering £60 million price tag on Yoane Wissa, throwing a major spanner in the works for Newcastle United’s transfer plans.

The Magpies were hopeful of unveiling the DR Congo international this weekend, but their pursuit has hit a fresh roadblock after Brentford’s latest valuation. Sources close to the club suggest talks have cooled significantly following the Premier League side's bold demands.

It was expected that the arrival of Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth would pave the way for Wissa’s exit. However, the West London outfit remain adamant they will not be pressured into a cut-price sale of one of their key forwards.

Wissa has already made his stance clear — the 27-year-old is reportedly refusing to train, feeling let down by Brentford’s board over broken promises. According to insiders, he is determined to push through a move to St James' Park, no matter how long it takes.

Adding fuel to the fire, Newcastle’s own striker Alexander Isak is also believed to be staging a silent protest, echoing Wissa’s frustrations as the Tyneside club navigates an increasingly tense transfer window.