Wissa list's ticked off as Toon go in for Yoan

NEWCASTLE look set to finally end their hunt for a frontman with a £35million deal for Brentford’s Yoan Wissa almost sealed.

- BY SIMON CASS

Toon boss Eddie Howe has seen several targets slip away this summer, but hopes are rising that the Bees ace will be the man to end their frustrating search for firepower.

Brentford have been reluctant to lose both Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, who has joined Manchester United, in this window.