YOANE WISSA is back training with his Brentford team-mates and could feature in the Bees’ clash with Aston Villa.
The Democratic Republic of Congo international has been the subject of TWO failed bids from Newcastle United, whom he’s eager to join.
He missed the west Londoners’ Prem opener against Nottingham Forest amid Newcastle’s continued interest in signing him.
Wissa, like wantaway Newcastle hitman Alexander Isak, who the Magpies want him to replace, was training alone late last month.
But Bees boss Keith Andrews has revealed the 28-year-old is back training with his team-mates and could be in the starting XI for the visit of Villa.
He said of Wissa: “He’s been training with the team.
“In terms of being involved this weekend, I’ll make a decision on the squad tomorrow, but he’s part of the group this week.”
Brentford have knocked back £30m and £40million offers from Newcastle for Wissa’s services.
The Bees board, who let Bryan Mbeumo join Manchester United last month, are seemingly determined to keep him at the club.
And Andrews is hoping to still be able to call on Wissa come September 2.
He said: “He’s a Brentford player right now.
“My stance around Yoane all along is I don’t want him to leave.
“That hasn’t really changed in any way, shape or form. I keep going back to being understanding of his situation.
“But for me I don’t want to lose a player of that quality.
“So that hasn’t really changed throughout the whole episode of the transfer window.
“Hopefully, he’s here in the next 10-12 days, whatever it is. Certainly, as a head coach that’s what I would like.”
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