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Report: Newcastle United interested in Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson

Newcastle United are interested in signing Callum Wilson from Bournemouth in the summer transfer window, according to The Express.

It has been reported that Newcastle will make a £20 million bid for Wilson if the Cherries are relegated from the Premier League this weekend.

Eddie Howe’s side are second from bottom in the league table at the moment with 31 points from 37 matches, three points behind 17th-placed Aston Villa.

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has been watching Wilson for several months, according to the report.

Stats

Wilson has made 31 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for Bournemouth this season, scoring eight goals and providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.