Crucial time ahead in Wissa quest

THE next few days will prove crucial to Newcastle United's pursuit of Yoane Wissa as Brentford play hardball over their attacking talent.

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The striker left the club's Portugal training camp last week and held talks with Director of Football Phil Giles over his immediate future.

Since then, a hardline stance has been taken by Brentford, who aren't ready to sanction Wissa's Newcastle move without a fight.

The club's first-team players returned from their European training camp yesterday, enjoy a day off today and then return to training in the capital tomorrow.