Callum Wilson joined West Ham United last summer after his contract expired at Newcastle United.
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Former Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson is set to stay at West Ham United after scoring a late winner against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Wilson returned to the matchday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after missing the last two matches against Nottingham Forest and Queens Park Rangers, after holding talks over leaving the club.
The 33-year-old only joined in the summer after his contract expired at Newcastle but was forced to seek clarity on his future following the January arrival of attacking duo of Pablo and Taty Castellanos from Gil Vicente and Lazio, respectively.
According to various reports, Wilson was in advanced discussions to terminate his contract that expires in the summer, alerting Scottish Premiership champions Celtic and clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
But as per BBC Sport, West Ham officials have now put a block on his exit, believing his experience is essential as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side look to avoid relegation. Wilson has scored five goals in 18 appearances this season.
Callum Wilson remains a Newcastle United favourite
Wilson is chasing 100 Premier League goals, with the striker currently seven short. He scored 41 at AFC Bournemouth before joining Newcastle for £20million in 2020.
And during his five years at St James’ Park, Wilson became the Magpies’ third-highest Premier League goalscorer - only Alan Shearer and Alexander Isak scored more - with 47 goals in 113 appearances.
After leaving the club in June, Wilson wrote on Instagram: “To all you Magpies.. It’s time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years in the Toon.
“Thank you for everything. We stood strong together through the highs and some lows to help the club experience new heights.
“I am so proud to have worn the iconic number 9 shirt and to have added a little more history to it. Scoring at the Gallowgate end really is as special as they say.
“All good things come to an end but there’s no doubt Newcastle United will always have a place in mine and my families hearts. Thank you for the memories. CW9🫡🖤🤍”
On letting Wilson leave, Howe said: “I think my love for Callum is as high as it could ever be. As a player and as a person who did what he did for me, the games that he played, the goals that he scored, I'm talking historically as well, our time together at Bournemouth, the attitude that he played with on and off the pitch, the injuries and setbacks that he suffered and his character to fight through them. I couldn't respect him any more than I do.
“But I think sometimes for everybody it's best that you have to part ways. That's the sad thing of life and football. You can't stay together forever. I wish him well. I'm watching him and just wishing him the best.”