Newcastle should offload in-demand player in Jan, Howe must be frustrated | OneFootball

There have been plenty of positives for Newcastle United since their five-game winless run in the Premier League.

The Magpies’ most recent fixture before the international break saw them thrashing Nottingham Forest 3-1 at the City Ground, with the result moving them to eighth in the standings.

Alexander Isak has been one of the top performers for Newcastle in recent weeks, scoring in his last four outings for the club.

Eddie Howe must be very happy with Isak but equally frustrated with Callum Wilson, who has become injury-prone and very rarely available for selection.

The 32-year-old is yet to feature for the Tyneside club this term after picking up a back injury in pre-season.

His involvement was also limited to just nine Premier League starts last season due to different injury issues.

The Magpies hope to have the experienced centre-back available for their league fixture against West Ham United after the international break.

Several clubs were linked with an interest in Wilson last summer, but he eventually stayed at St James’ Park.

Newcastle must sell him in January as that will be their final chance to recoup some of the £20 million fee they paid for him in 2020, with the player’s current contract expiring next summer.

The good news is that despite not playing since the final day of last season, Wilson still looks to have plenty of admirers in the Premier League.

Fulham, Crystal Palace, Brentford and Southampton are all reportedly keen to secure his services in the next transfer window.