Callum Wilson 'likely' to agree Coventry City return as Frank Lampard plan revealed by ex-coach
Callum Wilson has emerged as a target for Coventry City this summer as Frank Lampard aims to add expierience to his squad.
Following their promotion to the Premier League, the 34-year-old has been identified as an "ideal" target to bring top-flight know-how and goalscoring prowess to the squad.
He is set to become a free agent following West Ham's relegation last time out, following suggestions he could have had his contract terminated mid-way through the season.
Former Coventry assistant manager Mick Brown told Football Insider that Wilson is "likely" to return to the CBS Arena and is interested in remaining in the Premier League.
Lampard is keen to add experience to his squad to help with the step up, while the addition of a new striker ranks highly on his list amid concerns with the current crop.
Wilson left his boyhood club Coventry to join Bournemouth in 2014, and could now return over a decade later in what would be a fairytale move.
What does Frank Lampard have planned for Callum Wilson?
Football Insider revealed in April that Coventry are planning to back Lampard in the transfer market with ambitious plans being put in place for the summer.
The addition of a new striker with experience in the Premier League has been key, and Wilson ticks a number of boxes for the Sky Blues.
His potential availability on a free transfer has also placed them on alert, with finances now available to be saved and invested in other
"Callum Wilson is a target for Coventry and I think that one is likely to happen," Brown told Football Insider.
"He's a Coventry lad, came up through the academy there, so going back to play for them in the Premier League is certain to appeal to him.
"They want to bring in a new striker, but if you're looking any higher up, you start competing with the big boys in the Premier League and they're not in a position to do that.
"Whatever people might think about Callum Wilson, his age and other issues, he has proven over a number of years now that he can score goals in the Premier League.
"It's not that long ago he was still a regular in the England squad, so he would bring a lot of valuable experience at the top level to Lampard's side at Coventry.
"What he's done over the last year or two at West Ham is, he's proved his fitness and proved he can still be relied upon, because that was the concern when he left Newcastle.
"Everybody knows you're not going to be able to rely on him for 90 minutes every week, but he can still play a good amount of football at a high level.
"He scores goals, occupies defenders, puts himself about and gets into very good positions, and for a team in Coventry's position, his experience could be so valuable.
"There are a lot of positives to that move and, to be honest, not many negatives especially on a free transfer, so it's one to watch and one I can see happening."
Could Callum Wilson stay at West Ham?
Despite Coventry exploring a move to re-sign Wilson, there have been suggestions he could remain at West Ham in the wake of their relegation.
Nuno Espirito Santo is keen to keep his squad together and aims to mount an immediate bid to return to the Premier League, with the striker likely to be key.
Wilson established himself as an important asset for West Ham in the closing stages of the season, and could now be called upon to do so again in the Championship.
Football Insider shared reports on 8 June that Wilson has an offer on the table from West Ham, although interest from Coventry and Hull City could complicate things.
There is a belief that Wilson is keen to remain in the Premier League, with the newly-promoted duo now willing to offer him a route back into the top flight.