Bees’ Dortmund move could unlock Wissa deal

BRENTFORD'’S reported interest in Borussia Dortmund forward Max Beier could be set to unlock Yoane Wissa’s move to Newcastle United.

- By KIERAN KING and MATTY HEWITT

Two offers have been rejected for Wissa, with the latest up to £40m, as the Magpies look to strengthen their frontline before the end of the transfer window.

Despite Wissa’s wish to leave and make the switch to St James’ Park, Brentford have placed a £60m asking price on his head and do not want to lose him this summer.

The 28-year-old has removed all association with the Bees on Instagram and he's pushing to make the big-money switch to the Magpies.

While Brentford have insisted that Wissa is not for sale, their proposed swoop for Beier could now set off a chain reaction and allow the DR Congo international to join Newcastle before Monday's deadline.

The Bees are said to be considering a move for long-term target Beier after failing to sign him last summer. The 22-year-old was an unused substitute during Dortmund’s Bundesliga curtain-raiser against St Pauli.