Callum Wilson has declared his “love” for Newcastle United and the way a lot he “needs to be a part of it” transferring ahead – however admits staying match and scoring objectives can be key to his future at St James’ Park.
The 32-year-old made his first look of the season within the second half of final evening’s 2-0 defeat to West Ham, however questions stay round his health and place in Eddie Howe’s plans as he approaches the ultimate six months of his contract on the membership.
Chatting with the i’s Mark Douglas after the match, Wilson made it fairly clear that he’s eager to signal an extension on Tyneside, though the report does state that no talks have taken place as of but over an extension.
Requested about his future and a possible new deal, Wilson mentioned: “I’m not occupied with it to be trustworthy. You’ll be able to solely give attention to the present state of affairs – that, firstly, was getting match and from there you construct on that. Keep match, rating your objectives after which it’s all the way down to the membership on how issues progress and like I say, as a striker you rating objectives and get your self longevity don’t you?”
“I like taking part in for this membership, I joined a few years in the past and helped the membership quite a few instances all through the years and I need to be part of it.
“It’s about getting going and getting on the market – so long as I’m on the pitch I’ve little doubt I’ll rating objectives however it’s about staying on the pitch.”
Wilson then mentioned the work he’s performed and continues to do to ensure he doesn’t undergo one other damage setback after a again/hamstring difficulty plagued his pre-season and the primary 11 video games of the 2024/25 season:
“I’ve performed numerous evaluation into the physique, modified numerous issues and hopefully now put an finish to the setbacks. I’ve seen numerous specialists, performed totally different evaluation of the physique, the way you run, how you progress, the way you sleep, the way you eat to place an finish to the setbacks you need to undergo.
“No one likes to get injured, you strive your finest and no person can assure something however I feel to get thus far in my profession with the setbacks I’ve had I’ve to provide myself credit score for preserving bouncing again. But it surely’s about not having to [do that] now.”
A one-year extension has been touted, however that solely feels attainable if Wilson stays match over the following six months. When injury-free, he scores objectives and is rarely missing in self perception, however his availability should enhance over the rest of the season if he’s to be retained.