Newcastle in talks with Wilson over new contract
Wilson has made 130 appearances for Newcastle United
Alex Fletcher
BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United are in talks with Calum Wilson over extending his stay at St James’ Park.
The 33-year-old striker was expected to leave the club this summer but Newcastle have confirmed that negotiations over a new deal are under way.
Wilson has made 130 appearances for the club after joining from Bournemouth for about 20m in 2020.
He has scored 49 goals in all competitions during an injury-hit five years on Tyneside.
Wilson struggled with both back and hamstring injuries last season, and only managed 18 appearances in the Premier League.
His contract was set to expire later this month, along with that of goalkeeper John Ruddy, who the club also confirmed was in talks over signing an extension.
On Friday, the club released their retained list for the 2025/26 season, with Jamal Lewis leaving the club following the expiry of his contract.
Lloyd Kelly’s loan move to Juventus has been made permanent, with the deal set to be completed for an undisclosed fee on 30 June.
All other first-team players have been retained, with an option to extend Mark Gillespie’s contract exercised.
Newcastle recently agreed new contracts with Fabian Schar, Emil Krafth and Dan Burn.
