Newcastle United is preparing to bid farewell to Yoane Wissa for 15 million.

Newcastle United is preparing for an unexpected and dramatic conclusion to the upcoming summer transfer window. As the 2025/26 season approaches its end, the Magpies are gearing up for a squad overhaul — and the main target for departure is none other than Yoane Wissa, the forward who cost the club a fortune.

According to recent reports, Newcastle is willing to sell Wissa for just £15 million, a shockingly low amount compared to the £55 million invested to secure him from Brentford last summer. This brutal devaluation — a drop of £40 million — reflects the tremendous disappointment the Congolese international has been since his arrival at St. James’ Park.

When Wissa was signed, it was expected that his talent and goal-scoring effectiveness, evident at Brentford where he was an emblematic and decisive figure, would transfer into Eddie Howe’s attacking system. The forward was known for his clinical finishing, versatility in various attacking positions, and ability to show up in the most decisive moments. However, his adaptation to football in the North East of England has been a genuine nightmare.

With only one goal scored in 14 games in the Premier League this season, Wissa has been a shadow of the player who dazzled at the Gtech Community Stadium. His lack of impact on the pitch has led Newcastle to make a drastic decision: to lower his valuation to £15 million and prepare for his departure, in an attempt to ease the wage bill and create space for an urgent squad rebuild in the summer.

But what does the future hold for Yoane Wissa if he leaves St. James’ Park? At this price, the forward becomes too tempting an opportunity for mid-table clubs in the Premier League or newly promoted teams looking for proven experience in the Premier League. For Newcastle, this situation is a harsh lesson about the risks and uncertainties of the transfer market, especially after the loss of Alexander Isak to Liverpool a year ago, a blow they have yet to recover from.

Even with the arrival of Nick Woltemade, Eddie Howe’s team is still searching for a striker who can effectively replace Isak and secure the goals the club desperately needs. The summer promises crucial decisions for the manager and his management team.

Meanwhile, Newcastle will also be on the lookout for other market opportunities, such as the possible sale of Gordon to Bayern Munich, provided certain conditions are met, further reinforcing the idea that the club is preparing for a major overhaul to regain its competitiveness.

The season is coming to an end and Newcastle knows it cannot continue to accumulate costly mistakes. The future of Yoane Wissa is, therefore, one of the most sensational and decisive chapters of this summer’s transfer market — a million-pound flop about to be sacrificed to usher in a new era at St. James’ Park.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.