Brentford Hold FirmDavid Ornstein of The Athletic has reported that Newcastle United’s latest bid for Yoane Wissa has been rejected by Brentford. The offer,

Leeds United travel to Arsenal this weekend but the hosts have been handed a fresh injury blow. Arsenal could be without striker Kai Havertz against Leeds United this weekend with a fresh injury blow confirmed ahead of the Saturday evening clash.

David Ornstein has issued a major Arsenal transfer update after a brutal delivery of injury news. Arsenal had gone quiet on the transfer front, but now, Andrea Berta has been forced back into action. The focus was on sales, but due to a key injury, plans have changed for devastating reasons.

Newcastle United have seen their £40million total package to secure a move for Brentford star Yoane Wissa turned down, according to reports - with the Magpies told to come back and stump up more money for the attacker if they are to secure his signature.

Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal’s headline summer signing, now carries the burden as the club’s only recognised fit striker. Havertz’s absence leaves Arteta short of depth, with Leandro Trossard offering a versatile alternative and Gabriel Jesus still sidelined with the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in January.

It is a big blow for the Premier League title contenders, with Havertz missing 12 league matches last term between February and May last season due to a hamstring problem. Ornstein claims the Gunners recruitment chiefs are exploring the transfer market to potentially reinforce their attack and cover the absence of Havertz.

Tottenham's full focus is on signing the England international and a deal could be struck this week, with Crystal Palace looking at two potential replacements

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However, Liverpool are not yet prepared to meet their £40m valuation for the 25-year-old, something that will concern Reds fans after David Ornstein’s latest update. The Reds usually aim for a defender who is in the age range of 18-22, just like they have done with Giovanni Leoni, although they see Guehi as an exception.