The Bees reject new bid from Magpies

NEWCASTLE United's improved offer for Brentford's Yoane Wissa has been rejected.

- By STUART JAMIESON Regional football editor

The Magpies are desperate to bring more firepower to the club following Alexander Isak's transfer bombshell and have identified Wissa as a top target.

Initial talks ended with the two clubs some way off on their valuation of the 28-year-old, with Brentford keen to bring in replacements before allowing a deal to progress any further.

They have now added Dango Ouattara to their squad, and Sky Sports report Newcastle had returned with a substantial bid for the Democratic Republic of Congo striker.