Newcastle have today made a new offer to Brentford for Yoane Wissa — £35m + £5m add-ons. (£40m package). ❓ #NUFC are awaiting a response from Brentford but are hopeful. 💰 Newcastle’s

Newcastle have reopened talks with Brentford over an improved £40m deal for striker Yoane Wissa. Following an impasse in talks that has threatened the deal, both clubs are now in direct talks – with Newcastle proposing a £35m initial fee plus a further £5m in add-ons. The Magpies' previous bid for the 28-year-old was worth up to £30m.

After seeing a £25m bid turned down, Newcastle returned with a new proposal of £40m for Wissa - but it was again rejected by Brentford, reports BBC Sport. Wissa is becoming increasingly frustrated over the situation, with the striker eager to move to Tyneside before the market closes on September 1.