Newcastle United are aware they will have to sell to buy in the January transfer window.
It has been a disappointing start to the season for Newcastle United and Eddie Howe has warned that his squad is becoming “stale”.
That will not come as a surprise to any Newcastle fan after they have suffered through multiple underwhelming transfer windows.
Having failed to sign any direct improvements to the starting XI over the summer, sporting director Paul Mitchell is under pressure to get some business done in January.
Sadly, the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules threaten to ruin Newcastle’s transfer plans. In order to raise funds, Newcastle will need to sell in 2025.
Callum Wilson of Newcastle United applauds during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on Octobe...
Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images
West Ham and Leicester interest in Callum Wilson
As we approach the start of the January window, Newcastle have made it clear that Miguel Almiron is free to leave.
However, Callum Wilson also faces an uncertain future at Newcastle and could be moved on to make space for new arrivals.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, two Premier League sides are already showing interest in a potential move.
MORE NEWCASTLE STORIES
Via NUFC Matters YouTube channel, Jacobs said: “Even though it may seem a bit strange, there will be interest in the Premier League from one or two struggling clubs.
“I do know that West Ham and Leicester have discussed Callum Wilson. I think West Ham’s up in the air because of the future of Julen Lopetegui and they have already brought one slightly older striker in Niclas Fullkrug.”
Saudi Pro League interest in Callum Wilson
Over the summer, Newcastle held talks with Saudi teams about Wilson, but he eventually stayed put on Tyneside.
Alongside interest from Premier League rivals, it seems clubs in the Saudi Pro League will reignite interest in Wilson in 2025.
READ MORE: Callum Wilson sends the perfect message to Newcastle United’s owners about his future
In the same video, Jacobs says: “There are two clubs in Saudi, and it would be a central deal, but I’m not yet getting a sense of whether Wilson would be willing to go to Saudi”.
Given Newcastle’s links to the Saudi Pro League through the PIF, a deal still remains on the cards if the Magpies did not want to sell to a direct league rival.
Related Posts