According to various sources, Wissa preferred to join Thomas Frank at Spurs over moving to Newcastle<\/a>, but it is the Magpies who are now looking to secure the DR Congo international\u2019s services.<\/p>\n It has even been claimed by GiveMeSport that Brentford are surprised that Tottenham have not made an offer for Wissa<\/a>, who is now edging closer to a move to St James\u2019 Park, according to Sky Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Greame Bailey has now revealed that Spurs<\/a> did hold talks with the Bees regarding the striker when Frank<\/a> first arrived through the door.<\/p>\n The journalist explained that while the Danish coach was keen on reuniting with Wissa, Spurs did not want to pay \u00a340m for a player who is 29 years of age and has just a year left on his contract.<\/p>\n Bailey told TBR Football<\/a>: \u201cSpurs did open talks with Yoane Wissa when Frank first came in. That was a player Frank specifically identified. But it looks like Wissa<\/a> is nailed on for Newcastle now.<\/p>\n \u201cFrank made it clear from day one that he told Wissa exactly how he wanted to use him, centrally. I think Frank also understands the reality. Do you really pay \u00a340 million for a 29-year-old with one year left on his deal? Tottenham are never going to do that.<\/p>\n \u201cNewcastle look like they will, but there are other reasons behind that move. Wissa is basically the Callum Wilson replacement, that\u2019s what this is really about. It\u2019s not anything to do with Frank\u2019s arrival at Spurs.\u201d<\/p>\n A number nine does not appear to be a priority for Tottenham<\/p>\n Last month, Thomas Frank described Richarlison as a \u2018good striker\u2019<\/a> and hinted that he wants to keep the Brazilian at the club.<\/p>\n The speculation over the former Everton man\u2019s future has now died down, which suggests that he will compete with Dominic Solanke<\/a> for the number nine role this season.<\/p>\n![\"Tottenham](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2192405114-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Dan Istitene\/Getty ImagesWhy Tottenham will not hijack Yoane Wissa\u2019s move to Newcastle<\/p>\n