Wissa extends his getaway attempt to another level

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understanding 12 months ago that he could leave this summer for around half that amount.

Newcastle have been chasing Wissa for months but are now at risk of losing him.

They have already had a bid of £26m rejected but had hoped to negotiate a compromise figure below what they were led to believe was the Bees’ £40m valuation.

But there is no way they will entertain a figure above that for a player on whom, at his age, they would be highly unlikely to make a profit.

Wissa’s situation has parallels with Alexander Isak’s decision to effectively go on strike at St James’ Park in his desperate bid to facilitate a move to Liverpool.