The glittering promise of a £55 million capture from Brentford has turned to ashes on Tyneside, and the powers that be at St. James' Park are now mak...
The glittering promise of a £55 million capture from Brentford has turned to ashes on Tyneside, and the powers that be at St. James' Park are now making frantic plans to offload the very same forward who was meant to be their attacking saviour. According to information gathered by GoalZaza, the mood around Eddie Howe's dressing room has soured considerably since the arrival of Yoane Wissa, the 29 year old Congolese international who arrived with much fanfare but has failed to deliver the lion's share of goals expected from such a princely investment. In the scheme of things, the Magpies' hierarchy has grown weary of the expensive flop, and club insiders now confirm that a shock summer sale is being actively explored. Wissa, who was expected to provide clinical finishing alongside the likes of Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson, has struggled to find his rhythm in the black and white jersey. His meagre return of just four goals in all competitions has left the Geordie faithful deeply frustrated, especially when one considers the massive outlay of resources that could have been directed elsewhere. Eddie Howe, a manager known for his meticulous planning, is now ready to reshape his attacking options. The Nigerian connection here is impossible to ignore. With Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen believed to be open to a Premier League return, Newcastle's recruitment team has reportedly stepped up their monitoring of the Napoli striker. Osimhen's pace, power, and predatory instincts in the box would give Howe exactly the kind of formidable forward he craves. At the end of the day, a swop of Wissa for a more reliable marksman makes perfect football sense. The Magpies are expected to listen to offers from across Europe, with several Serie A and La Liga clubs already expressing interest. But for the Nigerian fans watching from Lagos to Abuja, the real story is what this means for the Super Eagles star. If Osimhen arrives at St. James' Park, he would join a project hungry for silverware and a league where his physical attributes would be fully utilised. The viewing centres in Enugu and Surulere would erupt with joy should that transfer materialise. Men in agbadas and young lads in replica jerseys would be clapping their hands and shouting at the giant screens, debating whether Osimhen can outscore Erling Haaland in the Premier League. Women selling groundnuts and soft drinks would pause their trade to watch the action replay of the Nigerian international's latest goal. Indeed, the entire atmosphere would turn electric with hope and expectation.
