Former Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson says he still has a lot to give in the Premier League.
Wilson, however, has made it clear he’s determined to play regular football after a frustrating final year for the Magpies.
“I had an amazing five years at Newcastle but football moves on so quickly,” Wilson told the i Paper. “I’m 33, I still have so much to give, but I’ve not been able to show it.”
The ex-Bournemouth forward will travel abroad next week for a fitness camp before deciding on his next move. Asked about the interest from Leeds and Burnley, Wilson was blunt about his priorities.
Wilson added: “When you’re coming on for five or ten minutes, everyone thinks you can’t play longer than that. They think you’re losing a yard of pace.
“But coming on as a sub is completely different to starting a game. It’s hard to catch a second wind — before you know it, the game’s over.
“That’s the only thing for me. I still feel I can offer so much.
“I spoke to the manager [Eddie Howe] and we agreed I’m not at a stage mentally where I’m ready to sit on the bench all season and be number two. I don’t mind it now and then, but it’s got to be a fair fight.”
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