Spurs wanted to sign Yoane Wissa<\/a> and the report claimed that Brentford may prefer to sell to their London rivals due to their long-standing relationship with Frank. \u00a0<\/p>\n That potential plan, however, hit a huge complication on Wednesday night and Newcastle<\/a> stand to benefit.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to Ben Jacobs on social media platform X, Arsenal have hijacked the Eze deal. <\/p>\n Spurs reached an agreement in principle with Palace for the England international and it looked as if he was set to join Frank\u2019s side. <\/p>\n The Gunners, however, dramatically stepped in following an injury to Kai Havertz.\u00a0<\/p>\n Arsenal will pay an initial \u00a360m plus add-ons for Eberechi Eze. Move to be formalised later this week.#AFC<\/a>‘s July approach to Eze key as he was sold on the move before Spurs bid.<\/p>\n Spurs also reached an agreement in principle with Palace, but #AFC<\/a> have now completed a hijack.\ud83e\udd85 pic.twitter.com\/DwfHzj4d4l<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 20, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta\u2019s side are now expected to sign Eze later this week after agreeing to pay an initial \u00a360million plus add-ons. <\/p>\n Naturally, that means Richarlison is unlikely to head to Palace as a result. In turn, that may leave Tottenham\u2019s plans to sign Wissa<\/a> in doubt. That has to be a boost for Newcastle, who remain keen to sign a striker.<\/p>\n The interesting reason why Yoane Wissa wants to join Newcastle United <\/p>\n According to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie on social media platform X, Spurs would only be able to sign Wissa if they sell one of their current strikers.<\/p>\n With their Richarlison plan thrown into chaos, it seems like a move to sign Wissa is now off the table.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tottenham are looking to potentially include Richarlison in a deal for Eberechi Eze, which would free up a space to try and sign Yoane Wissa. \u2014 Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 20, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Later on Wednesday evening, Downie shared some more insight into the Brentford star\u2019s thinking. Wissa is desperate to sign for Newcastle<\/a>, though the impasse with the London club continues.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, Brentford rejected Newcastle\u2019s \u00a340million bid for Wissa<\/a>.<\/p>\n The DR Congo international, who was born in France, values Newcastle\u2019s history with French-African players. Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse and Hatem Ben Arfa have all flourished on Tyneside.\u00a0<\/p>\n Yoane Wissa has repeatedly told Brentford hierarchy he only wants the Newcastle United move. \u2014 Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 20, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Wissa is also said to have eyes on Newcastle\u2019s iconic Number 9 shirt, which was vacated following Callum Wilson\u2019s exit earlier this summer. <\/p>\n ![\"Yoane](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2212810033-1024x576.jpg\")
Photo by Andrew Kearns \u2013 CameraSport via Getty ImagesArsenal hijack Tottenham move for Eberechi Eze \u00a0<\/p>\n
Wissa still wants to join Newcastle, who had a second bid (\u00a335m + \u00a35m) turned down for him this afternoon.
\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 Richarlison also\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Prk7tsx9IP<\/a><\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde9 The fact that Newcastle has a rich history with French African players (Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse, Hatem Ben Arfa) is a big draw for Wissa.
I\u2019m told the striker has his eyes\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/1NhpKPsUc8<\/a><\/p>\n