Newcastle United’s £55m [$73m] signing Yoane Wissa has yet to play a single minute since his transfer deadline day move from Brentford with the striker’s long-awaited debut now set to be delayed further.
The 29-year-old forward picked up a knee injury while on international duty with DR Congo just days after his switch to Tyneside.
The injury became a blemish on what had been a promising start for the Congolese player with him already scoring multiple times for his national team.
Wissa was expected to return earlier this month but he suffered a setback during recovery which has pushed his comeback to November.
His absence has left Eddie Howe without the attacking depth he envisioned and has kept the £124m [$165m] strike partnership with Nick Woltemade on hold for now.
What Eddie Howe has to say about Yoane Wissa comeback
Eddie Howe, as relayed by journalist Keith Downie explained that Yoane Wissa will undergo a 6-week “pre-season” program to rebuild his fitness after his knee injury.
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The Tyneside manager also said that the forward could still feature in matches during this period but patience will be needed as he is working toward full fitness.
🚨 Eddie Howe says Yoane Wissa is going to need a 6-week “pre-season” training regime when he returns from his knee injury.
🇨🇩 Howe says that doesn’t mean he won’t play during that time, but patience is going to be required with the forward.
👨🏻⚕️ The 29-year-old saw a specialist… pic.twitter.com/EDIzGAkiru— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) October 24, 2025
The Newcastle manager added that Wissa saw a specialist for a check-up on Thursday and remains on schedule to return to the squad within the next two weeks.
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