Latest developments
- Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Brentford to sign Yoane Wissa.
- Wissa's contract has just 18 months to run.
- Nottingham Forest are also interested in the Brentford striker.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3/5): French source shine light on Spurs' next move
Amid their goalscoring woes and injury crisis, Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a number of forwards. The latest name to join that list is Yoane Wissa, with reports claiming Spurs are now in talks with Brentford to sign their striker.
The story comes from French outlet Foot Mercato, who claim that the North Londoners are discussing his availability with the Bees. Nottingham Forest are also understood to be chasing Wissa.
Value (3.5/5): Contractual situation could lower Bees' demands
The 28-year-old, who has 12 goals and two assists to his name this season, is valued at around £23.6million by Transfermarkt. With only 18 months left to run on his current contract, Brentford are unlikely to demand a significantly higher fee than his current market value.
Suitability (3/5): Killer instincts
Ange Postecoglou's Spurs like to play high-tempo football with an aim to catch defences off guard. A ruthless striker like Wissa, who needs very few touches and chances to rattle the net would be a perfect fit for their style of play.
Upgrade? (3.5/5): Competition for Solanke
Spurs are currently facing a serious injury crisis, so Wissa is likely to start from the get-go if he joins. Even if everyone was fit, we would expect the DR Congo international to start over Dominic Solanke, who has seemed off the pace this season.
Logic (4/5): Time for more spotlight
Over the last 24 months, Wissa has been consistently delivering under Thomas Frank but making very limited headlines with his exploits. He is at the juncture of his career where a move to north London could skyrocket his reputation.
Whisper+ verdict: 17/25
Spurs are desperate and the Bees appear open to listening to the offers. But with Forest also in the mix, anything could happen in the Wissa transfer saga during the final days of the window.
