Man United have been linked with a summer move for former Newcastle striker Callum Wilson but may now have to act quickly amid reports that West Ham have opened talks to sign him
16:01, 24 Jul 2025Updated 16:01, 24 Jul 2025
Former Newcastle striker Callum Wilson has been linked with a summer move to Manchester United (Image: PA)
West Ham United have reportedly opened talks with Manchester United-linked Callum Wilson this summer.
The former Newcastle United striker left Eddie Howe’s side on a free transfer in June. The Reds have been focusing on bolstering their attack this summer and are looking to sign a new No.9.
United will need to sell to buy after spending big on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in the current transfer window. One option reportedly being considered is looking at free agents, with ex-Leicester City star Jamie Vardy, former Everton frontman Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Wilson all being linked with short-term moves to Old Trafford.
But any hopes of signing Wilson will need to see United accelerate their efforts after BBC Sport reported on Thursday that the Hammers are interested in a deal. It is also claimed that the 33-year-old has attracted interest from Premier League clubs and also has options in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Newcastle spent around £20million to sign Wilson from Bournemouth in 2020. He spent an injury-hit five years at St James’ Park.but went on to score 49 goals in 130 appearances for the Magpies.
Talking about Wilson’s presence at Newcastle, Magpies boss Eddie Howe has said: “What I can say is that Callum Wilson is, and has been, an incredible footballer for Newcastle. He’s someone who epitomises the spirit that has got us to where we are.
“He’s professional, brave – to come here and be the number nine in the manner and the moment he did, it was a difficult moment in the club’s history.
“The club needed hope – and Callum gave them hope. He dealt with the pressure and responsibility that role brings unbelievably well.”
United have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of a new striker this summer. The Reds missed out on a move for Liam Delap, who swapped Ipswich Town for Chelsea, and have been linked with Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen, who look set to join Arsenal and Galatasaray, respectively.
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