Newcastle manager Eddie Howe (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Newcastle United signed Yoane Wissa from Brentford during the summer transfer window. According to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, Newcastle did not want to spend a substantial amount of money on the striker because of his age. However, Eddie Howe was keen on securing his signature, and Newcastle eventually got the deal done. Newcastle were cautious about spending a substantial amount of money on a player who is nearing his 30s. Howe pushed for Yoane WissaDownie revealed via reports: “They put so much time and effort and money into signing Yoane Wissa from Brentford.