Callum Wilson, who has held the prestigious title of Newcastle United’s top goal-scorer for the last three seasons, has officially penned a one-year contract extension with the club. It welcomed the decision to secure the services of the prolific England international and Magpies’ beloved number nine at St. James’ Park until the summer of 2025. It marks a continuation of his goal-rich journey on Tyneside, a remarkable chapter that began with his arrival from AFC Bournemouth in September 2020.
Wilson’s impressive track record boasts 40 goals in 79 league appearances for United, a remarkable feat that includes two goals from four appearances in the current season. These stellar achievements have propelled him to fifth position in the club’s prestigious all-time Premier League goal scorers chart. In this distinguished ranking, he stands just one goal away from the legendary Les Ferdinand. Yet, the prospect of ascending to even loftier heights awaits, with a mere eight additional goals needed to secure second place, trailing only behind the iconic Alan Shearer.
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Newcastle United needs a left-back, and Tierney seems to be their top choice. Despite the addition of Oleksandr Zinchenko in the summer, Tierney has fallen out of favor in the Arsenal first-team this season. However, other clubs such as Aston Villa and Monaco could also be in the running to sign him. 
However, Newcastle feels that the footballer isn’t keen on joining them if the Foxes let him leave amidst the contract stand-off. The previous month, Tottenham had been linked with the playmaker amidst a report that they are searching for a forward player to add to their team this month. Newcastle thinks that Maddison is considering a move to some other club. 
Newcastle United might surely use some attacking reinforcement in January and it is going to be interesting to find out if they plan to dip their feet into the transfer market for securing a quality attacker. According to recent reports, Magpies were leading the race for signing Depay. Depay is in the final 6-months of his contract. Thereafter, he is going to leave Barcelona on a free transfer towards the end of the season. 
Manager Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players began the current Premier League campaign on a winning note thanks to the 2-0 home victory over newly promoted club Nottingham Forest at the start of last month, but they are yet to add to that win in six attempts till date. Since beaten Forest at home thanks to the second half goals from Swiss international defender Fabian Schar and England international striker Callum Wilson, Newcastle United are yet to record a win in six league meetings. 
The report suggests that the Foxes will look to tie the Englishman down to a new deal – with his current contract set to expire in 2024 – albeit with the suggestion being that the player had been keen on a move to St James’ Park over the summer. The northeast side are believed to have had two bids rejected for the one-cap gem in the recent window – the second of which was reportedly in the region of £50m – with Brendan Rodgers’ side demanding more than £60m for his signature. 
Manchester City came into the game with a maximum six points from two games and they scored the first goal of the game with hosts Newcastle United within five minutes courtesy German international IlkayGundogan off the assist from Portuguese star Bernardo Silva who was making his first start of the new league season amidst the transfer rumours linking him with a move to Catalan giants Barcelona. 
At 29, Fekir still has one big move left in him and with Real Betis ready to play ball, Newcastle are seeking to take advantage of the situation. The Magpies have had a rather muted summer transfer window despite their newfound riches, and Fekir might be the next player to join the Eddie Howe revolution.