Snatching Yoane Wissa from Brentford for a staggering £55 million was supposed to be the ultimate statement of intent to bolster Eddie Howe’s attacking ranks.Fast forward less than a year, and the mood on Tyneside has completely soured.According to The Athletic, the Magpies are already actively exploring ways to offload the 29-year-old forward this summer, setting the stage for one of the fastest and most expensive U-turns in recent Premier League history.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYTo say Wissa has found life difficult in the North East would be a massive understatement. The transition from the Gtech Community Stadium to the intense, demanding St. James’ Park has been a massive struggle for the attacker.Yoane Wissa contrinues to struggle at Newcastle UnitedAcross 24 appearances in all competitions this season, the DR Congo international has managed a deeply concerning total of three goals, with just a single strike coming in the Premier League.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustFor a £55m investment, that return is shocking. During his time at Brentford, Wissa was electric, thriving in Thomas Frank’s fluid, counter-attacking system and consistently stepping up in big moments.Under Eddie Howe, however, he has looked visibly lost. He has struggled to adapt to the relentless, high-octane pressing triggers required in Newcastle’s system and often looks physically isolated against deep-sitting defenses.More Stories / Latest NewsNewcastle United fed up with expensive flop, Eddie Howe plans shock summer saleApr 28 2026, 8:01Chelsea flop refusing to give up on Blues career, hoping to impress the next managerApr 28 2026, 7:03Sources: Winger’s PSG future in doubt as Liverpool step up interest along with Man CityApr 28 2026, 6:50Wissa is wants to prove himself at St. James’ ParkWissa absolutely does not want to leave. Despite the club’s hierarchy actively looking to move him on, the forward is reportedly determined to dig his heels in, prove his doubters wrong, and fight for his place at the club.Newcastle’s ownership is acutely aware of the Premier League’s strict Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Having a £55m asset rapidly depreciating on the bench while contributing a single league goal is a financial nightmare.If they want to heavily reinvest in the squad this summer, perhaps finally securing the dynamic right-winger they’ve been looking for, offloading Wissa’s wages and trying to recoup even a fraction of that transfer fee might be necessary.Newcastle United target Chelsea attacker who has no future at Stamford BridgeThe post Newcastle United fed up with expensive flop, Eddie Howe plans shock summer sale appeared first on CaughtOffside.