Callum Wilson sale to pave way for Newcastle striker signing - sources

Newcastle United could sell Callum Wilson in January to facilitate a move for a new striker signing, sources have told Football Insider.

The 32-year-old has not played a game this season due to a back injury and is out of contract next summer.

Football Insider has been told by well-placed sources that signing a new striker is a priority for Eddie Howe and selling Wilson could allow that to happen in January.

Howe’s options have been stretched recently due to Wilson and Alexander Isak’s injuries, which is why the 46-year-old manager wants to bring in a new striker to enhance his options.

Football Insider revealed that the Magpies are monitoring Lille’s Jonathan David, but the club doesn’t want to spend £20million to make it happen in January.

However, if Newcastle were able to sell Wilson, it could provide Howe with funds to sign a new striker.

Newcastle could cut their losses with Callum Wilson

Wilson has had consistent injury problems since signing for the Magpies, having missed 18 Premier League fixtures last season due to various issues.

Football Insider previously revealed that Newcastle are preparing to receive offers for Wilson in January, with Fulham and Brentford weighing up moves for him.

Wilson is a proven Premier League forward, having scored 88 goals in 221 top-flight appearances throughout his career.

The experienced striker turns 33 in February, and his next move is likely to be the last big one of his career.

Newcastle have been relying on Anthony Gordon to play out of position as a striker recently due to the lack of options available.   

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