NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe gestures during the Newcastle United Training Session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on February 14, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Newcastle United star Callum Wilson is expected to bring the curtain down on his St James’ Park career during the remainder of the summer transfer window and could become the latest Premier League big-name to secure a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Although Lloyd Kelly became the Magpies’ first recruit as preparations are made for the fast-approaching 2024/25 campaign, thanks to the defender penning a long-term deal to join when his Bournemouth agreement expires at the end of the month, boss Eddie Howe is also in line to see members of last season’s squad depart.
Co-owner Amanda Staveley has joined other key personnel behind the scenes in looking at who to offload in the coming days as Newcastle need to sanction exits in order to ensure they avoid following in domestic rivals Everton and Nottingham Forest’s footsteps by breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
Wilson Expected to Leave Magpies Despite West Ham Decision
Saudi Arabia on course to become possible destination
Wilson remains likely to leave Newcastle ahead of the transfer window slamming shut on August 30, according to GMS sources, and there is a possibility of him being the subject of an offer from the big-spending Saudi Pro League after West Ham United have cooled their interest.
The striker only has 12 months remaining on his St James’ Park contract, which allows him to pocket £110,000-per-week, and he is among the names on the Magpies’ books that could be allowed to embark on a fresh challenge as they look to generate cash and comply with spending regulations.
GMS sources have been informed that it remains unclear whether Wilson would be interested in heading to Saudi Arabia, but it is believed that a pathway to the Middle East will open up after he has been forced to deal with stiff competition from Alexander Isak for a regular starting berth at Newcastle.
