However, Brentford's stance that the DR Congo international is not for sale this summer has been well publicised and was reinforced earlier this week when they knocked back a fresh bid from Newcastle United. That bid was worth a reported £35m plus £5m in potential add-ons.

Keith Andrews has hinted that Yoane Wissa could play for Brentford this weekend despite trying to force a move to Newcastle. The wantaway striker did not feature in the Bees’ 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on the opening weekend of the Premier League campaign.