TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Brentford have denied holding talks with Tottenham Hotspur over Yoane Wissa and are firm in their stance that he is not for sale.
Wissa has been in fine form for Brentford this term netting 11 Premier League goals and helping Thomas Frank’s side have a shot at European football.
Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have also shown an interest in Wissa and Forest have already had a £22 million bid for Wissa rejected.
Should Ange Postecoglou’s side be serious about signing Wissa, Daniel Levy would need to make an unusual move for him and pay above the odds, however, their priority appears to lie elsewhere.
Tottenham prioritising Mathys Tel over Yoane Wissa
Tottenham are now prioritising a move for Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel over Yoane Wissa, sources have told TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey.
Any move for Wissa this month would be very tricky given Brentford remain firm over their stance that the 28-year-old is not for sale at any price.
Earlier this month, the Bees also made that clear to Nottingham Forest after rejecting their opening bid and with Arsenal expressing a desire to sign him.
Thomas Frank also warned that Wissa is not for sale after being asked about the interest from other Premier League clubs.
Tottenham intend to sign a new forward to replenish their attacking department and whilst Wissa is a player they are understood to hold an interest in, Spurs’ priority is Tel.
What is the latest with Mathys Tel to Tottenham?
Tottenham have told Bayern they are willing to offer a loan with an obligation to buy deal for Tel with the Lilywhites firmly in the race, TBR Football has reported.
Bayern are keen to sell him and want in excess of £40 million, but would be open to such a formula with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United also interested in him.