Tottenham and Arsenal eye £50m deal for Premier League striker with just one year on his contract
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on landing a Premier League striker who scored 19 goals last season, but they face competition from a host of other clubs, including their fierce rivals Arsenal.
While a lot has been said and written about Tottenham’s efforts to reunite Thomas Frank with Bryan Mbeumo, the Lilywhites are also thought to be eyeing a move for the Cameroonian’s strike partner.
It has been reported that since Frank joined, Tottenham have also discussed a move for Yoane Wissa, who has emerged as one of the most prolific centre-forwards in the Premier League over the last year and a half.
A new report has now shed light on the ensuing battle for the 28-year-old’s signature and Brentford’s stance on the striker.
Tottenham could battle Arsenal for Yoane Wissa
TEAMtalk have now confirmed that Wissa is indeed on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar this summer, claiming that he is now seen as a ‘prime target’ by the Lilywhites.
The outlet states that Frank’s men face competition from several clubs, including their North London rivals, Arsenal, who are said to be fans of the Bees star.
However, neither club has made a formal move for the DR Congo international, with the Gunners also said to be plotting a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
The outlet adds that Brentford are reluctant to lose Wissa and have slapped a £50m price tag on the player, even though he has just a year left on his deal at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Three more clubs are keen on landing Wissa
TEAMtalk say that among Premier League sides, Nottingham Forest are ‘particularly keen’ on landing the 28-year-old this summer.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men had a £22m bid for Wissa rejected in January, and they are now prepared to reignite their pursuit of the player.
Additionally, Fenerbahce are ‘very keen’ on securing the experienced striker’s services, while Galatasaray have now also entered the race, with both Turkish clubs willing to pay €30-32m (£25.6-£27.4m) for the former Lorient man.
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