Callum Wilson wanted by four Premier League clubs in January transfer with Newcastle set to cash in on injury-prone star

CALLUM WILSON is set to become a target for FOUR Premier League clubs in January, SunSport understands.

The Newcastle striker has hardly featured this term due to an injury he sustained in pre-season.

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But the England forward is close to returning and now a string of clubs are monitoring the player.

We can reveal Fulham, Crystal Palace, Brenftord and Southampton are all monitoring the player.

It’s thought Brentford are in pole position and see Wilson as the ideal replacement for Ivan Toney.

Fulham, meanwhile, are keen to add to their striking options and have money to spend.

Wilson is thought to be open-minded to a switch having found himself playing second-fiddle to Alexander Isak.

Now 32, it makes sense for Newcastle to move Wilson on not least because injury problems continue to plague him.

A back issue kept him out of action during pre-season, and he hasn’t been available for the beginning of the new Premier League campaign.

The £46,000-a-week striker has been a great servant for Newcastle, leading the line expertly and being hailed as “incredible” by Howe last year.

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But only nine league starts came his way in 2024/25, and he’s keen to try and secure more game-time.

Wilson’s current Magpies deal also expires next summer, which means now is the last opportunity to receive a fee for his signature, prior to losing him on a free in 2025 instead.

The forward has 48 goals in 108 appearances for Newcastle since joining from Bournemouth in 2020.