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Wrexham Urged to Sign Newcastle United Striker Callum Wilson

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Wrexham AFC, following their promotion to the Championship, have been encouraged to pursue Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson. Wilson, a 33-year-old England international, has struggled for playing time at Newcastle this season due to persistent back and hamstring issues, as well as the emergence of Alexander Isak. The striker has made 21 appearances across all competitions for the Magpies this term, scoring just one goal and starting only twice.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney could face a challenge in convincing Wilson to join the club, given his contract is set to expire soon, making him a free agent.
  • Dietmar Hamann, former Liverpool and Newcastle midfielder, believes Wilson would be an ideal fit for Wrexham, citing his experience and ability to keep the level up in the Championship.
  • Hamann suggests that Wrexham will need to assemble a Premier League-level squad to compete with top teams in the Championship, and Wilson's signing would be a key step towards achieving this goal.
  • Other Premier League talents, such as Fulham skipper Tom Cairney and Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, have been linked with a move to Wrexham, but these rumors have been largely dismissed by the club's directors.
  • Humphrey Ker, a director at Wrexham, stated that the club is now being linked with "absolutely everybody" due to their name generating clicks, making it challenging to verify the accuracy of transfer rumors.

Statistics:

  • Callum Wilson has netted 47 Premier League goals in 110 appearances for Newcastle United since joining the club in September 2020 for £20 million.
  • Wilson has made 21 appearances across all competitions for Newcastle this season, scoring just one goal and starting only twice.
  • Alexander Isak, a Newcastle striker, has actively contributed to Wilson's decreased playing time, with many speculating that this could lead to Wilson's potential departure from the club.

Sources:

  • BettingLounge.co.uk
  • The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X
  • Getty Images

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