Newcastle have addressed the defense this window with the additions of Matt Targett on a permanent basis, goalkeeper Nick Pope, and marquee signing Sven Botman at center-back. The focus will soon shift to the final third in the hopes of adding goals to the squad.
One instant boost would be if Callum Wilson manages to stay fit for the bulk of the upcoming season. Wilson has been Newcastle’s top scorer for each of the last two campaigns despite missing long spells through injury.
The Mirror is reporting that Wilson will soon enter new contract talks with his current deal set to expire in just two years. This could be Wilson’s final chance at a bumper contract as passed the age of 30 earlier this year.
Eddie Howe remains an admirer of Wilson, who he also managed at Bournemouth. He is keen on tying the striker down long-term. Wilson’s return from a four-month injury this past May reminded everyone of his value to the team. A full season from Callum could see Newcastle fighting for a place in Europe.
Howe will still look to bring in more options up front and lessen the load on Wilson. So far, the window has proven extremely frustrating with the collapsed move for Hugo Ekitike and inflated quotes for other targets like Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
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266 comments so far
magicmac54
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:13 PM
Comment #81The mighty wyn
Alas Wine women and song has ruined many a career, i hope to God Carltoon doesn`t see this post 😀 😀
Ketsbaia9
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:13 PM
Comment #82Yeah, good decision to offer Wilson a new contract. I’d give him another 6 years. If he makes 50 appearances in that time, I’d Be surprised. It’s like a social club with Howe in charge. Always has his favourites.
coming home
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Comment #83Ketsy
Is there not a mackem blog you can infiltrate
magicmac54
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:23 PM
Comment #84Wor B is this the caravan you were thinking about in Whitley Bay :B
Did you manage to see any of the Irish Open today mate?
https://youtu.be/b-OjC1Sfp3M
Wor B
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Comment #85Magic
That’s the very caravan! Spent my childhood holidays there, minus the priests! 😆
No golf for me today, TV, or on the course. 🙁
Been full on in the garden today.
toon22
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:36 PM
Comment #86Id guess giving Wilson an extended contract is an utter no brainer
Lets hope they bring in someone to give him some compitition
The kid they are giving a chnace too is also a great move
carltoon
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:38 PM
Comment #87GWH, I’m sure the screening of the away games were for one season. But what great experience for the kids. Plus he I’m sure we always won.
Magic I seen that post. 😮
magicmac54
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:53 PM
Comment #88Wor B
Speaking of the garden ill have to get my own done this week mate, as for the golf i actually played fairly well on friday for a change, but the previous 3 weeks were a total disaster 😀 My excuse i hadn`t played for 8 years previously 😀
magicmac54
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:58 PM
Comment #89Carltoon
I hope to God i`m not in your little black diary!!! i promise to be on my best behaviour forthwith ;D 😀
Wor B
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:01 PM
Comment #90Magic
I tee’d off on my lonesome one day last week, the guy waiting behind in the next slot was also a lone golfer so I offered him the option to join me which he did. He was from Carrickfergus, lovely guy and a cracking golfer!
Ace50
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:03 PM
Comment #91Wilson terrified the Arsenal defence last home game of the season. He deserves to be on an extended contract if he can stay fit. The key works is ‘if’. If he can, then great. If he can’t, then he shouldn’t be getting the top whack every week. Any contract should be built around that IMHO.
I really, really rate Wilson though….despite the Kets silly comments
Ace50
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:03 PM
Comment #92Wor B, not like you to be playing a round with a stranger 😉
Munster Mag
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:04 PM
Comment #93Mund you won’t like me saying this, but I hope you take it in the right spirit. I can appreciate that you weren’t involved in the e máil carry on, but I thought you were pretty aggressive yesterday. The suggestion of a face to face meet was laced with aggressive intent, in my opinion anyway. I’d prefer Jail to come back, which will seem odd given the rucks we had, in the same way as I wouldn’t want you to leave either. Two regular posters, both needed here. This place needs to be moderated, like other similar sites. Or else we all need to self moderate.
Ace50
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:06 PM
Comment #94I agree Munster
Ace50
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:06 PM
Comment #95And I don’t like agreeing with you 😉
toon22
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:07 PM
Comment #96If we had any intention of signing a big name striker we would also need to get Wilson to sign another contract before hand
😉
Wor B
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:08 PM
Comment #97Ace50
Haha, those days are long gone.
🙂
dazzler
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:11 PM
Comment #98Evening all, I’ve read back on last night and in all honesty it’s completely shameful. No matter your opinion on Raj it shouldn’t have gotten to a stage where he feels the need to leave the blog.
Tom should be banned for his part in last night IMO. Goading Mund and Raj to boiling point by shit stirring and then having the brass neck to threaten Raj with his personal details when he cried victim over Dubai Micky doing the same to him and his missus. Complete joke.
That’s the last I’ll say on the matter. I won’t be posting much if at all following last night. Not worth the bother.
Toon Sufferer
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:15 PM
Comment #99How do I change my username as I feel my suffering has subsided haha ?
magicmac54
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:16 PM
Comment #100Wor B
I see you played with a guy from Carrickfergus a lovely part of the country mate, John J from the blog has been in Carrickfergus in the past, have you ever played golf in Ireland Wor B? Some fantastic courses over here mate, you would be in your element no doubt.
Mund
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:17 PM
Comment #101Munster
I was the one called a coward and he wanted to see me face to face. No violence was threatened and I was pissed because I was being associated with all that BS. Take txt all you like mate but I didn’t offer or threaten violence in anyway.
Last I’ll say on it
JP...from The Rock
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:18 PM
Comment #102Omg please!:
Newcastle United have begun negotiations for Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby.
Eddie Howe is keen to add more firepower to his attack, and a move for Diaby is prioritised over Youri Tielemans. #nufc [@CBSSportsGolazo]
Toon Sufferer
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:29 PM
Comment #103There’s a niggling feeling that Chris Wood could turn into our next Leon Best. We’ve totally written him off but he just might prove us wrong next season. He’ll probably only get that chance in the cups at first but you never know. Jesus look at Joelinton.
valle
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:31 PM
Comment #104JP… Thats amazing news!
Gosforthlad
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:32 PM
Comment #105https://twitter.com/alfonso_leocad/status/1543707183786999811?s=21&t=rthdUIsAopxgA8qWjbWhpA
Mund
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:39 PM
Comment #106Would be something special signing Diaby
Diaby, Paqueta, Ekitike
Job done
Wor B
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Comment #107Magic
So many courses, so little time.
Hopefully one day I might get to dig up a little bit of the Emerald Isle with my 7 iron. 🙂
onmeedsun
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:45 PM
Comment #108WorB
Playing golf on your own is no fun really.
I had 3 regular buddies and we were getting 2 rounds a week in as there was always at least 2 willing to play, but for various reasons we’ve hardly played the past 2 months. Hopefully we’ll be getting back to normal soon, but it’s made me realise how dependent I am on just a handful of people to play.
valle
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:47 PM
Comment #109Mund
That would be absolutely amazing mate. I hope so much that will happen.
ToonDarnSarf
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:48 PM
Comment #110Wor B – this will make you laugh, I could have (and I’d say should have) won the golf comp yesterday but had a total meltdown on the par 3 16th and scored a TEN! Two shanks off the tee, a belated decision to take an unplayable and ended in a 3 putt. Even a nine would have put me in 2nd place for my division but a 5 would have seen me winning the whole weekend comp outright. Very bizarre…
And you might think my head had gone but I then got a par on a very difficult par 5 and a bogey on the 18th.
We live and learn…handicap came down 0.8 at least…
valle
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:49 PM
Comment #111What was the name of that young midfielder we were linked to? Sudic or something
Munster Mag
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:50 PM
Comment #112Jeez Mund that doesn’t wash. I cant be bothered looking at yesterday’s posts but I fully remember your tone being pretty aggressive.
That said, assuming the stuff about é mails etc is correct, that’s the bigger issue here by far, and someone ( and I understand this wasn’t you) or some people need to cop the FK on about this.
Mund
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:50 PM
Comment #113Valle
Let’s hope mate. Even Paqueta and Diaby would be stuff of dreams but we know they are after a striker as well. So could be Paqueta, Diaby and ?
James Gebbie
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:51 PM
Comment #114Why are people knocking Wilson? His goals have kept us in the league this long and if people remember he turned down offers from Chelsea when he was at Bournemouth and he loves being here
lochinvar
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:53 PM
Comment #115Mund
Who’s up for some flag chaos in all four stands
Is that a case of flagulation?
Munster Mag
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:53 PM
Comment #116Diaby, yes please. All day long.
I think ekitike is dead for now, and I couldn’t care less. I see the sky guy (the good guy) is saying same again. One loan, one purchase. Hope he’s wrong.
If luke Edwards said this he’d be shot!
Mund
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:56 PM
Comment #117Loch 😆
Munster Mag
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:56 PM
Comment #118Mund I have a feeling Paqueta is already agreed in principal, and he will be announced last, to give us a big push into the season. That’s my conspiracy theory anyway. 🙂
lochinvar
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:56 PM
Comment #119Paqueta and Diaby and we’d be in dreamland
Plus the elusive striker and we’re on a rush.
No wonder there’s talk of Ekitike feeling left out. Methinks he needs to ditch his self centred Agent and get someone who can look after his welfare and carrier, not just lining his own pockets
Munster Mag
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:57 PM
Comment #120Magic did u see the hurling? Gwan limerick!!