Newcastle United’s big-money summer signing Yoane Wissa has yet to kick a ball for the club, with the forward still sidelined through injury.
The Magpies splashed £55million on the 29-year-old from Brentford on deadline day after his stunning tally of 19 Premier League goals last season. Expectations were high, but the move has yet to pay off on the pitch.
Wissa hasn’t played club football since May and only returned briefly with DR Congo last month. He scored in games against South Sudan and Senegal, showing flashes of his sharpness, but later pulled up with a knee problem that has now halted his Newcastle start.
Over a month after arriving, Wissa has not trained with the first team or made his debut. The setback means Newcastle fans may have to wait another month at least before seeing him in black and white, with fears that his real impact may not come until 2026.
For now, patience is the key as Eddie Howe’s side continue their season without one of their marquee signings.
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