AliousNottingham Forest are poised to renew their pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa when the summer transfer market opens, according to insights shared with Football Insider.
In a recent episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke disclosed that Forest might secure the 28-year-old striker for a “bargain fee,” potentially in the range of £15-20 million.
Wissa’s current contract with Brentford is entering its final year, set to expire in the summer of 2026, which could make this the last chance for Brentford to profit from his departure.
Forest previously attempted to acquire Wissa during the January transfer window but were turned away by Brentford.
Despite this setback, the Democratic Republic of Congo international remains a top priority for the club.
Wissa has established himself as a reliable Premier League marksman, already tallying 14 goals in the English top division this season.
Club Stats for Yoane Wissa (2024-25, All Competitions):
Appearances: 30
Goals: 15
Assists: 2
Minutes Played: 2,269
Wissa’s profile suggests he could seamlessly integrate into Nuno Espirito Santo’s first-choice XI, and snapping him up at a discounted rate is viewed as a shrewd move for Nottingham Forest.
The club’s leadership is anticipated to provide Santo with significant financial support this summer, aiming to bolster the squad with high-caliber additions to maintain competitiveness across all competitions in the upcoming season.
Sources with close ties to the club have indicated to Football Insider that Nottingham Forest are prioritizing reinforcements in their forward line this summer.
While Chris Wood has enjoyed a stellar campaign and admirably spearheaded the attack, the prospect of European football next season has underscored the need for greater depth in the squad’s offensive ranks.
The strategy is to alleviate some of the burden on Wood, and Wissa is seen as an ideal candidate to share the load, bringing both quality and experience to the team’s attacking options.
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