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West Ham United were reportedly considering an approach for Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson in January.
Toon chiefs are actively looking for ways to stretch their current FFP/PSR boundaries. As it stands, the Magpies are treading a tightrope and almost breached the £105million over three-year limit in June.
Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh were reluctantly sold ahead of a frugal summer at St James’ Park. Newcastle pursued a move for Marc Guehi but were ultimately put off by Crystal Palace’s hefty demands.
For the first time last week, Eddie Howe admitted the club may need to look at outgoings before signing players this winter. And like Nottingham Forest and Brighton in June, another Premier League rival could answer Newcastle’s prayers.
GiveMeSport reporter Ben Jacobs has claimed West Ham are looking at signing Wilson to bolster their attacking options. Michael Antonio remains in hospital following a serious car crash last week, leaving a hole in the London outfit’s squad.
That was until his former podcast co-host, Wilson, picked up another hamstring injury. The Daily Mail reported last night that the 32-year-old has ben dealt another setback - a hammer blow to his Newcastle future.
Wilson was linked with an exit last January but Eddie Howe fought to keep his trusted lieutenant. But with Wilson’s injuries continuing to hamper Newcastle, the Toon boss may be more open to sale.
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Leicester were also named as a potential destination as they continue their rebuild under Ruud van Nistelrooy. In his programme notes before the 3-3 draw with Liverpool, the striker ironically vowed to fight his fitness battles and continue scoring goals at Premier League level.
However, just days later, United’s No.9 was slapped with a another stint on the treatment table. Wilson wrote: “Personally, I’m delighted to be back in the squad. You work so hard to put yourself in a position to be able to help the team but, even when you’re not able to do that on the pitch, you can help off the pitch.
“That’s what I’ve tried to do behind the scenes. I know when I’m fit, I will score goals. Football is fickle at times. True people - like the manager - remember but some people forget what happened a few weeks ago, let alone previous seasons. The only way you can remind people of who you are, what you are and what you stand for is by performing on the pitch.”
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