Yoane Wissa enters the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season as one of the more intriguing budget-forward options. Priced at just £6.0m, the Newcastle striker has seen his price drop by £1.5m from the £7.5m valuation he carried last season. With his ownership currently below 2%, Wissa is barely on the radar of most FPL managers, but that could make him a potential bargain if he can rediscover his best form.
A Nightmare First Season at Newcastle
It is easy to understand why FPL managers are avoiding Wissa after what was a disastrous first season at Newcastle.
The forward arrived from Brentford following a prolonged transfer saga, having established himself as a fan favorite at the Bees. Newcastle spent around £55m on the DR Congo international, expecting him to help fill the enormous void left by Alexander Isak.
Instead, Wissa's Newcastle debut season was severely disrupted by injuries. A knee injury sustained while on international duty kept him out for months, while another knee problem later in the campaign added to his fitness troubles. He ultimately managed only 19 Premier League appearances, scoring just once.
It was a huge disappointment for a player who had been one of the Premier League's most reliable forwards at Brentford.
But Wissa Has Already Proven He Can Deliver
This is what makes Wissa particularly interesting as a £6.0m FPL punt.
Unlike many budget forwards who are hoping to break into the Premier League or finally fulfill their potential, Wissa has already shown that he can consistently perform at this level.
His final full Premier League season with Brentford was exceptional. In 2024/25, Wissa scored 19 goals and provided four assists in 35 appearances, producing 23 goal contributions.
That campaign also demonstrated his efficiency inside the box and his ability to turn limited opportunities into goals. For FPL managers, a player who has already delivered 19 Premier League goals suddenly looks very different when priced at only £6.0m.
The question is not whether Wissa has the ability. We already know he does.
The question is whether he can stay fit and regain his confidence.
World Cup Form Offers More Encouragement
There are also reasons to believe that Wissa's poor Newcastle campaign should not completely define him.
At the 2026 World Cup, Wissa was one of DR Congo's standout attacking players, scoring three goals in four matches. He scored against Portugal before producing a brace against Uzbekistan, helping DR Congo reach the knockout stage.
That tournament provided a reminder of the ruthless forward who had terrorized Premier League defenses at his best.
And there have already been flashes of that player in Newcastle's pre-season.
A New Manager Could Change Everything
The arrival of Matthias Jaissle gives Wissa another reason for optimism.
Newcastle's new head coach has started his tenure with an energetic, intense approach, and Wissa immediately made his mark in Jaissle's first match. He scored twice against Valencia in a 2-1 comeback victory, showing exactly the kind of pace, movement, and finishing that made him such a dangerous player at Brentford.
Of course, pre-season goals should never be taken as proof that a player is about to explode in FPL. Newcastle also have competition for the striker position, with William Osula and Nick Woltemade among the other options.
But if Jaissle can get Wissa fully fit, confident, and consistently involved, there is a genuine possibility that the old Brentford version could be reborn at St James' Park.
Final Verdict: Monitor Rather Than Buy
Despite the obvious upside, there is no need to pick Wissa immediately.
At £6.0m, he is certainly cheap enough to tempt FPL managers, but his recent Newcastle record, injury history, and uncertain starting position make him an extremely high-risk selection for Gameweek 1.
The smarter approach is to monitor Wissa during the opening few gameweeks. If he starts regularly, looks sharp under Jaissle and begins producing attacking returns, his ownership could rise quickly, and his £6.0m price could suddenly look like a bargain.
For now, Wissa belongs firmly on the watchlist rather than in your starting XI.
But if fitness finally favors him, the player who scored 19 Premier League goals for Brentford could still have another FPL chapter to write.
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