Callum Wilson, Eddie Howe, Newcastle
Credit: Hasan Karim - Breaking Media, Imago
Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Tue 8 July 2025 12:00, UK
Callum Wilson is attracting interest from Premier League clubs following the news that he is leaving Newcastle United, sources have told Football Insider.
Wilson, 33, confirmed his departure from the Magpies on Monday (7 June), after negotiations between the club and the player over a new contract broke down.
Sources say that a number of Premier League and promotion-chasing Championship sides are in for the former England international, as well as some clubs abroad.
Last season, the striker started just two top-flight games for Eddie Howe’s side and didn’t manage to score a single league goal.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe
Howe will be without Wilson next season (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)
Wilson attracts interest despite injury record
Since his move from Bournemouth to St James’ Park for around £20million in the summer of 2020, the 33-year-old has scored 49 goals in 130 appearances.
However, the forward’s time on Tyneside was ravaged by injuries however, which often restricted his game time and prevented him from building momentum.
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In recent years, Wilson has had to play second fiddle to Isak, and with the Swede set to stay at Newcastle this summer, he has moved on to improve his playing chances.
Despite his recent injury record, the Englishman has shown his ability to find the back of the net, which is the reason why there is so much interest in his services.
Alexander Isak Newcastle
Wilson has been behind Isak in the pecking order (Credit: Imago)
Newcastle told ‘£30m’ Balerdi offer will be accepted
Meanwhile, Marseille will demand at least £30million if they’re to sell Leonardo Balerdi to Newcastle United this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
The Magpies are on the hunt for central defensive reinforcements this summer but have so far failed to make much progress in their bid to sign Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, with Balerdi a possible alternative.
The Argentina international is Marseille‘s captain and the Ligue 1 side are reluctant to lose Balerdi, and sources have told Football Insider that Newcastle would have to pay over £30m in order to sign him.
Juventus are also keen on the 26-year-old despite spending £20m to sign Lloyd Kelly from Newcastle on a permanent deal.
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