Yoane Wissa: Newcastle United should be confident about what's to come as forward superb vs Portugal
Yoane Wissa proved his quality for DR Congo against Portugal on Wednesday as he faces an uncertain future at Newcastle United.
The 29-year-old equalised for Sebastien Desabre's team at Houston Stadium on 17 June with a superb finish in the 1-1 draw.
Having spent significant money to sign the striker from Brentford last summer, the Magpies certainly haven't got value for their money.
With the hierarchy at St James' Park open to Wissa's sale in the ongoing transfer window, they should be confident about at least recouping their money.
Fitness issues hampered the centre-forward's season in Tyneside, and while he may not be in Eddie Howe's plans ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, there will surely be teams interested in taking a chance on him.
The DR Congo attacker has started the 2026 World Cup campaign with a decent display, making some sharp movements inside the box and carrying the ball confidently, but what that means for his future remains to be seen.
Yoane Wissa future looks set at Newcastle United
Newcastle are expected to make Wissa available for transfer, with the likes of Will Osula and Nick Woltemade ahead of him in the pecking order.
The DR Congo international made 19 Premier League appearances after only making his first appearance for the Magpies in December, scoring one goal.
Football Insider transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke shared in May that Wissa's exit from St James' Park looks more likely compared to the other options in the squad.
Juventus' outgoing striker Dusan Vlahovic has emerged as an option for the Tyneside outfit, with the 26-year-old Serbia international set to be available on a free transfer soon.
Eddie Howe to keep close eye on World Cup contingent
Wissa may feel he has a chance to revive his career at Newcastle under Howe if he makes a positive impression at the World Cup.
Anthony Elanga is another player who could potentially be fighting for his place at the Magpies ahead of next season after failing to live up to expectations so far.
Woltemade is another attacker who needs to show Howe that he can be relied on to be the Tyneside outfit's first-choice number nine going forward, with the English manager arguably left with several doubts after a disappointing campaign.