Eddie Howe has optimism. After speaking with the forward, Callum Wilson says he is still 100% dedicated to Newcastle, even though he admits that certain things are beyond his control.

Wilson’s future has been more unclear this month as a result of Newcastle having to let go of players to make sure they don’t violate the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations.

Since the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund acquired Newcastle in 2021, the Magpies have spent more than £400 million on new hires. Wilson is one of several first-team players who have been linked to leaving in January as the Magpies attempt to balance the books, along with Miguel Almiron, Kieran Trippier, and Jamaal Lascelles.

According to reports, Newcastle may be prepared to sell the 31-year-old for as little as £18 million, which has alerted their Premier League rivals to the possibility of a low-ball agreement.

In recent seasons, Wilson has established himself as one of England’s most reliable and sought-after goal scorers, and it has been reported that Chelsea has shown a keen interest in the striker.

This week, reports surfaced that Arsenal and Manchester United, two teams that have long been fans of the England international, are also closely monitoring developments as they search the market for offensive reinforcements.

It has been an unusual one. At his Friday pre-game press conference, Howe responded to questions about the rumors circling Wilson by saying, “There is a lot of speculation and a lot of it is false.