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Callum Wilson could potentially rebuff an approach from Leeds United this transfer window due to Daniel Farke.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Englishman left Newcastle recently after his contract at St James\u2019 Park expired, and he\u2019s now available as a free agent.<\/p>\n Wilson has been linked with a move to Elland Road<\/a> this summer as the Whites look to add more options in their attack after winning Premier League promotion.<\/p>\n Farke\u2019s role alongside Adam Underwood<\/a> in the West Yorkshire outfit\u2019s transfer business is imperative, as the German manager is brutally honest during phone calls about the role potential signings will play under him, which may lead to the ex-Newcastle striker rejecting an approach.<\/p>\n Wilson<\/a> doesn\u2019t want to be a number two at the next club he joins after leaving Newcastle.<\/p>\n The 33-year-old feels he can still contribute a lot and seemingly isn\u2019t ready to be a backup centre-forward wherever he goes next.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n After a conversation with Eddie Howe, the English striker is determined to have more regular opportunities elsewhere in the upcoming campaign.<\/p>\n Speaking to The i Paper<\/a> (11 July), the attacker said: \u201cWhen you come on as a sub, it\u2019s so hard to catch a second wind, and before you know it, the game is over. That was the only thing for me. I still feel I can offer so much.<\/p>\n \u201cI had conversations with the manager, and we established that I\u2019m not at a point mentally where I\u2019m ready to sit on the bench and play number two for the whole season.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t mind yo-yoing here and there, but it\u2019s got to be a fair fight.\u201d<\/p>\n Wilson\u2019s record at Newcastle last season.<\/p>\n Farke<\/a> relied on Joel Piroe last season, and the Dutchman repaid that faith by finishing as the leading goalscorer in the Championship.<\/p>\n While Wilson has been impressive in the past, his recent fitness issues and form have been concerning, and it would be surprising to see Farke guaranteeing him a regular spot in the starting lineup at Elland Road<\/a>.<\/p>\n Former Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin<\/a> has also been on the West Yorkshire outfit\u2019s radar after leaving Goodison Park.<\/p>\n Leeds clearly seem to be working on giving Farke a new centre-forward ahead of the upcoming campaign, but it remains to be seen who that will be.<\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/callum-wilson-1024x576.png\")
Wilson may reject a move to Leeds. (Credit: Imago)Wilson wants to be number one amid Leeds United transfer interest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Appearances<\/td>\n Goals<\/td>\n Assists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 22<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/daniel-farke-1-1-1024x576.jpg\")
Farke has to get Leeds back on form (Credit: Imago)Leeds to push for new striker transfer for Farke<\/strong><\/p>\n