Newcastle considering Crystal Palace star to replace Callum Wilson?

Newcastle considering Crystal Palace star to replace Callum Wilson?

Newcastle United are said to be pondering a summer move for a Premier League striker who may be the perfect Callum Wilson replacement if our No. 9 leaves.

The 32-year-old forward was back in the goals on his first start of the season as the Toon progressed past Birmingham 3-2 to reach the FA Cup fifth-round, but is currently out of contract in the summer leading to questions around his future.

Wilson’s injury record during his time on Tyneside is one of major concern after several good season’s in black-and-white, particularly 2022/23, and the name linked with replacing him has proven his worth at Premier League level.

Palace star on Newcastle’s radar?

Newcastle United have “taken a look” at Crystal Palace forward Jean Phillipe-Mateta as a more affordable option to other potential Wilson replacements, reports Lee Ryder at The Chronicle. The 27-year-old has proven his pedigree with 32 goals in Premier League 63 starts, and is said to be available for a fee in the region of £20m,

with his contract at Selhurst Park approaching its final two years. We may have to stave off interest should we pursue the Frenchman, however, with Chelsea and Man Utd also linked with a move for the striker. Mateta is a strong target-man and clinical finisher, netting 16 times in the league last season and 10

already this campaign. Whether he would be willing to compete with Alexander Isak for a starting spot is another question, mind. The Frenchman could represent a cost-effective alternative to some of Newcastle’s more high-profile striker targets, giving good value-for-money for his price tag. That said, previous business with Crystal Palace’s Steve Parish was not straightforward, as we saw with our failed Marc Guehi pursuit last summer.

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