Brentford might have lost Ivan Toney during the past transfer window, as the Englishman moved to Saudi Al-Ahli, but the Bees – perhaps unexpectedly – got one of the most lethal attacking duos in today’s football – Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.And while the Cameroonian was frequently considered a transfer target of many top-notch clubs, the Congolese was slightly in his shadow. All until now! Namely, as The Telegraph exclusively reports, Wissa is on the radar of not one but two Premier League title contenders – Arsenal and Nottingham Forest!Yoane Wissa is under serious consideration for Nottingham Forest this month, and also on Arsenal list of forwards. [@JPercyTelegraph] pic.twitter.com/cfnH7SUfgj— Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) January 16, 2025 The Gunners’ motives are clear as they first lost Bukayo Saka and then recently the “revived” Gabriel Jesus to severe injuries, leaving Mikel Arteta with few offensive options. Given that Kai Havertz is the only (somewhat natural) centre-forward Arsenal have, and since the German’s form has been pretty mediocre, the London side desperately needs someone who can score on a regular basis, just as Wissa has been doing this season.African Bees with a ‘lethal’ stingOn the other hand, after stunning everyone and entering the title race, Forest are aware they need reinforcements in order to keep pace with Liverpool. The Trees’ Nigerian, Taiwo Awoniyi, could leave the club soon, so Wissa would represent a perfect partner to the “awakened” Chris Wood.The DR Congo international has netted 12 times in 22 appearances this season and has been exceptional in pair with Mbeumo. However, if any interested party offers a proper amount, the two Africans could be separated. Wissa’s estimated price is €28 million, but it’s clear that whoever intends to take him will have to splash out much more.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 21Tuesday Brentford – Man.City 2-2 (0-0)/Wissa 82, Norgaard 90+2 – Foden 66, 78/Chelsea – Bournemouth (1-0)/Palmer 13, James 90+5 – Kluivert 50 (p), Semenyo 68/West Ham – Fulham 3-2 (2-0)/Soler 31, Soucek 33, Paqueta 67 – Iwobi 51, 78/Nott.Forest – Liverpool 1-1 (1-0)/Wood 8 – Jota 66/Wednesday Everton – Aston Villa 0-1 (0-0)/Watkins 51/Leicester – Crystal Palace 0-2 (0-0)/Mateta 52, Guehi 78/Newcastle – Wolverhampton 3-0 (1-0)/Isak 34, 57, Gordon 74/Arsenal – Tottenham 2-1 (2-1)/Gabriel 40, Trossard 44 – Son 25/Thursday 22.30: (4.00) Ipswich (3.60) Brighton (2.00)23.00: (1.30) Man.Utd. (5.50) Southampton (10.0)***odds are subject to change***
