Newcastle Make £55 Million Admission on Yoane Wissa

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Newcastle United plans to sell striker Yoane Wissa this summer after spending £55 million on him less than a year ago. The club has admitted its mistake and is willing to accept a financial loss as they seek to reshape their attack.

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Newcastle United plans to sell Yoane Wissa this summer
Wissa was signed for £55 million less than a year ago
He has made only 24 appearances for the club

Newcastle United

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United after the 2-1 loss during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on April 12, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) | CameraSport via Getty Images Newcastle United have waved the white flag on Yoanne Wissa’s current or future success at the club. As expected, but now officially confirmed, the Magpies are already planning to sell Wissa this summer, less than a year after ponying up a huge £55million for the striker—the 16th-highest figure paid this season for an incoming transfer in the Premier League.

Wissa was brought in late in the window after Newcastle failed to secure several primary targets, arrived injured, figuratively never played, and did pretty much nothing for the club other than warming the pine and the rehab room. The Athletic was first to report Newcastle’s approach, revealing the Magpies will explore selling the 29-year-old this summer, despite him being on a long-term contract and keen to remain at St James’ Park. Wissa has made just 24 appearances in the black and white stripes and will leave the club without reaching the 30-game mark across all competitions if all goes to plan. According to the report, Newcastle have admitted their whiff and are now willing to accept a financial loss on the deal as they look to reshape their attack this summer, with the Magpies focusing on the addition of a new striker. “Newcastle United will explore selling Yoane Wissa in the summer, less than a year after signing him for a fee rising to £55million,” The Athletic reported. Let’s hope they don’t fall for it twice—not counting .

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Why is Newcastle United selling Yoane Wissa after one year?

Newcastle United is selling Yoane Wissa due to his lack of impact at the club, having made only 24 appearances and failing to meet expectations.

How much did Newcastle pay for Yoane Wissa?

Newcastle United paid £55 million for Yoane Wissa, making it one of the highest transfer fees in the Premier League this season.

What are Newcastle's plans for their attack this summer?

Newcastle United is focusing on reshaping their attack by exploring the sale of Wissa and looking to add a new striker.

Newcastle Make £55 Million Admission on Yoane Wissa

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