Newcastle United have major decisions to make this summer.
Indeed, while Newcastle United could yet end this season with at least one trophy and by qualifying for the Champions League again, a rebuild surely cannot be far off.
Newcastle insiders are confident about their spending power, having raised money by way of player sales all while keeping their powder dry when it comes to making major signings for what feels like an age now.
With potentially more wiggle room when it comes to spending and a host of players soon to be out of contract, perhaps Eddie Howe’s squad will undergo a much-needed rejuvenation this summer.
Still, the future of striker Callum Wilson remains unclear.
Wilson is out of contract this summer but that doesn’t necessarily mean an exit is absolutely guaranteed.
Newcastle have held talks about keeping Wilson beyond the extent of his current contract and fresh insight has now emerged.
The one thing that could keep Callum Wilson at Newcastle United long-term
Wilson had been expected to leave Newcastle this summer, upon the expiration of his contract.
Having struggled so much with injury and with Will Osula emerging as a potential understudy for Alexander Isak, that certainly made sense.
However, according to The Chronicle, Wilson could actually stay at St James’ Park if the club qualify for Europe next season.
The added schedule increases the strain on the squad, meaning the striker could be kept on to help share the load.
Callum Wilson has already decided on his next move after Newcastle United
Luckily, Wilson might actually be up for staying at Newcastle, even if a decision is made late.
Indeed, Wilson wants to stay in England at this stage of his career despite previous links with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Any decision the club make on Wilson is likely to slight opinion.
An excellent player on his day, the sheer number of games he’s missed through injury have somewhat – and perhaps unfairly – impacted his legacy.
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