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Fulham and Brentford want Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson ahead of the January transfer window

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson is on the radar of Fulham and Brentford ahead of the January transfer window, and the Magpies have already decided how to spend the money, according to the Sun.

Newcastle are keen to free up funds to move for their transfer targets, including Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, when the winter transfer window opens, and cashing in on the 32-year-old before his contract expires in the summer of 2025 appeals to them.

Wilson is currently unavailable for selection due to a back injury he sustained in pre-season, and he is open to leaving to secure more game-time elsewhere having found himself playing second-fiddle to Alexander Isak.

His frequent injuries forced Newcastle to sign the Sweden international, and the club are not looking to hand him a new deal.

He joined the Magpies from Bournemouth in the summer of 2020 and has scored 48 goals in 108 games, weighing in with 11 assists.

Wilson has played nine times for England and has established himself as a solid finisher, but his fitness issues could see him leave Newcastle in the coming months.

Brentford want a replacement for Ivan Toney and are convinced the Magpies star still has what it takes to impress in the Premier League.

Fulham also want to bring him to London as they look to finish in the top-seven this season.

Newcastle have coped without Wilson and manager Eddie Howe could approve his sale in January.

The Magpies boss still wants Guehi after sporting director Paul Mitchell refused to sanction a deal due to a £5 million difference in the value both clubs believe the England international centre-back is worth.

Newcastle could make around that fee or more selling Wilson, and they could also make money if any of the suitors for Kieran Trippier are willing to do a permanent deal for the English right-back in January.

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