Newcastle to 'terminate Callum Wilson's contract' after 'disastrous' news
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Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson has suffered yet another injury setback and fans have reacted with major frustration.
The England international had only recently returned from a four-month injury layoff but has now sustained a serious hamstring injury.
The Magpies face a significant blow as Wilson is set to miss the next two months, according to the Daily Mail.
The 32-year-old made a brief 17-minute appearance in the 4-2 loss to Brentford but struggled to make an impact. Reports reveal he felt tightness in his hamstring during that cameo.
Wilson has managed just two starts this calendar year. Despite his latest setback, Newcastle reportedly have no plans to alter their January transfer strategy. The Daily Mail also suggest Anthony Gordon will act as a "backup" for Alexander Isak in the striker role.
Fans reacted with huge frustration to the news, with many voicing concerns about Wilson's recurring fitness issues and their impact on the team.
Newcastle have financial strains but a striker should be a priority
With bids anticipated for Harvey Barnes, Newcastle are unlikely to allocate funds toward strengthening their striker options, despite the squad's lack of depth in that area.
The Tyneside club face additional challenges as Manchester City show interest in Bruno Guimarães. Mick Brown revealed exclusively to Football Insider that City aim to exploit Newcastle's financial struggles, which may force the Magpies to consider selling key players to reinvest in the squad.
The club has scouted players like Johan Bakayoko and Antoine Semenyo extensively, but The Telegraph reports there is a real risk that the club will fail to make any signings during the January window.
Wilson, who has barely featured for Newcastle, remains a divisive figure among fans. Some believe it's time for the club to part ways with the injury-prone striker. One supporter suggested Newcastle should "terminate his contract" while another called for him to "retire."
However, not all fans have taken a critical stance. One expressed sympathy for the forward, stating they "feel sorry" for Wilson and hope young striker William Osula gets an opportunity to step up.
In other news, Dan Ashworth could have stayed at Newcastle if he knew one thing.
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