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Exclusive: Newcastle are planning to sacrifice the forward in order to grant Eddie Howe a better option as a replacement

A surprise £18m swoop to bring in the Newcastle star is now being tipped to go through for Chelsea in the final days of the January transfer window

"If either side can get him, I think it works really well. Both clubs he’s going to start."

There is a new one to watch in Chelsea's quest to sign a striker, while we have also got updates about four of the Premier League frontmen they have looked at

A derailed Aston Villa move has resulted in Chelsea showing genuine interest in signing Newcastle striker Callum Wilson and TEAMtalk has learned his agents are frantically attempting to engineer a move

Sources: Aston Villa could also join the race if Chelsea go for Jhon Duran, but the Blues are interested in the Newcastle striker too

Newcastle face a renewed battle to keep a big fans' favourite with the Gunners advised to join the hunt and beat two European heavyweights to his signature

He reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich on Saturday after the German giants made a move to sign the England star on loan, with an obligation to buy included in the deal

Newcastle have been heavily linked with a move for Dominic Solanke and could reportedly offer one of their players to get a deal done

Callum Wilson believes his international teammate should have joined him on Tyneside instead of signing for Spurs and is ready to mimmick his 'darts' celebration as a result

Despite a new contract with Newcastle being sealed, all might not be as it seems for the star's future - with one of three suitors already identified

After TEAMtalk revealed this week he was in line for a new deal, Newcastle have confirmed Wilson has committed until the end of next season

Newcastle have opened contract talks with striker Callum Wilson over a new deal at St James' Park, TEAMtalk understands

The striker finds himself a man in demand, having scored 18 times this season; now TEAMtalk can shed light on claims that a Newcastle approach is imminent

Newcastle are ahead of Man Utd and Tottenham in the chase for a France international as Eddie Howe looks to replace a big name, according to a report

The Toon forward has already missed four games for Newcastle this season, while he was absent for almost half of the last campaign.

Gareth Southgate has named his 26-man Three Lions squad for the World Cup and it's joy for some and heartbreak for others

The big-spending St James' Park outfit announced their latest addition on Friday but there could still be more to follow before September 1.

The Clarets needed to match Leeds result but a lacklustre display means they will play in the second tier next term.

Newcastle put on a show for their fans in their final home game of the season and Eddie Howe was over the moon with the performance

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has given fans an update on the recoveries of two important stars

Howe insisted one Newcastle signing will take time getting up to speed, and revealed Wilson may not return until very late into the season.

Callum Wilson got on the scoresheet for Newcastle but their winless run continued against relegation rivals Norwich City at St James' Park

The Magpies have been chasing another loan deal for the young midfielder, who impressed at St James' Park last season.

The Magpies are nearly over the line after a superb display against a Foxes side who were not at the races for 70 minutes.

The Magpies star is fully aware of where his side were earlier in the season and wants no repeat next term

It is squeaky-bum time in the north east but one man has been tipped to keep them out of the drop zone.

One key man looks set to return for the Magpies, but another is likely to miss out for another week

The Magpies will be down to the bare bones for some time as a familiar problem raises its head at the club.

The spoils were shared at St. James' Park, but the major talking point was the dismissal of Fulham defender Joachim Andersen.

Newcastle are dealing with players self-isolating but the return of the striker is a fillip as they look to get back on track.

Callum Wilson scored a brace to give Newcastle a 2-1 win over Everton at St James' Park.

The striker has been very successful in the last few Premier League seasons, and now gets to continue in the top flight

Bruce's side are closing on the arrivals of three impressive signings, with the deals expected to go through in the coming days

The Magpies were in a battle with Villa for the services of the 28-year-old, who was also a target for Tottenham.

Dean Smith wants to bring in a proven Premier League marksman, after his side notched just 41 goals in 38 games last season.

There has been a lot of competition for the winger since he became a free agent, but it now appears he is closing in on his next destination

Newcastle have offered a player plus cash deal in a bid to land Steve Bruce's top target - Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson

Tottenham are reportedly ready to step their interest in signing a Newcastle and West Ham attacking target.

The Spurs boss has reportedly held a personal discussion with one of his top summer targets

A forgotten Tottenham starlet is at the top of Newcastle's list of summer transfer targets, with three other British players wanted

Spurs are reportedly in the hunt for another striker after sealing a deal for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has three stars at relegated Bournemouth in his transfer sights, according to pundit Danny Mills.

The forward has been a fine servant to his club over the last few years, but could be made available pending final day results.

The England international has made four appearances up front for his country since making his debut in 2018.

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson was one of a host of players Manchester United were linked with in January