Shockingly, Newcastle United allegedly finalize a late-hour player departure, presumably to amass funds for the £55m acquisition of Yoane Wissa according to a recent media report.

Newcastle United's Summer Transfer Saga

Newcastle United are in the midst of a significant transfer overhaul, with several high-profile moves on the table.

The Magpies have reportedly agreed to acquire Yoane Wissa from Brentford for an estimated £55m, and Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart. The total cost of these transfers is expected to be around £115m. However, it's important to note that the transfer of Wissa from Brentford is not yet finalised.

In a potential bid to fund this spending spree, Newcastle are expected to sell back-up striker William Osula before the transfer deadline. Osula's Newcastle contract has four years left to run, but his departure could help balance the books.

The sale of Osula could be particularly beneficial, as he is reportedly the subject of a bid from Eintracht Frankfurt for approximately £30 million. If this transfer is completed, Newcastle can argue they have effectively paid the excess on Wissa's fee. However, the transfer of Osula to Eintracht Frankfurt is not yet confirmed.

It's worth mentioning that the departure of Osula, combined with previous transfers, could mean that all three senior centre-forwards at Newcastle at the end of last season may have left St. James' Park by the end of the current transfer window. Callum Wilson has already left on a free transfer and joined West Ham United.

Meanwhile, Alexander Isak is leaving Newcastle to join Liverpool in a transfer deal worth over £125m, setting a new British transfer record. This departure leaves Newcastle in need of a new striker, a need that seems to be addressed by the potential signing of Wissa.

Transfermarkt values Osula at €7m, but it remains to be seen how much Eintracht Frankfurt will pay for him. The transfer of Osula to Eintracht Frankfurt was arranged near the end of the summer 2025 transfer window, with Eintracht Frankfurt finalizing a club-record deal reportedly worth around €35 million, including a buyback option for Newcastle United. The transfer was completed shortly before the transfer deadline in early September 2025.

As the transfer window draws to a close, Newcastle United fans will be eagerly awaiting the confirmation of Wissa's arrival at St. James' Park. The total cost of the transfer of Wissa is currently reported to be over £50m, a significant investment in a player who could potentially bolster the team's attack.

Shockingly, Newcastle United allegedly finalize a late-hour player departure, presumably to amass funds for the £55m acquisition of Yoane Wissa according to a recent media report.