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Brentford boss admits truth behind Wissa to Newcastle transfer on deadline day

Yoane Wissa’s move to Newcastle United became one of the defining stories of transfer deadline day.

The striker joined for , a fee that included in add-ons, after weeks of tension between player, club and manager.

Brentford had rejected Newcastle’s opening offer but the forward refused to play, telling club officials promises made behind the scenes had been broken.

According to reports, Congolese international drove overnight to finalise paperwork at St James’ Park before the window shut.

The west London club had already endured significant upheaval as Thomas Frank left for Tottenham Hotspur , Bryan Mbeumo joined Manchester United and Ben Mee departed at the end of his deal.

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