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NEWCASTLE UNITED FORWARD CALLUM WILSON HAS SPOKEN OUT OVER HIS FUTURE 12:02, 20 May 2025 Callum Wilson has opened up on his Newcastle United future as he enters the final weeks of his

contract at St James' Park. The 33-year-old has failed to meet the appearance threshold that would have triggered a one-year extension, meaning United chiefs will make a decision on

whether the veteran forward gets to add to his 129 appearances in black and white. Wilson has played second fiddle to Alexander Isak in recent seasons amid repeated injury issues but has

managed to keep himself fit since returning to action in February following a hamstring problem. The former Bournemouth striker has failed to find the net in 17 Premier League appearances

this season, however, but admits he is still enjoying his football on Tyneside. Speaking on the High Performance Podcast, when asked about his future, Wilson responded: “I’m comfortable now.

Financially, thankfully, I’m stable so that’s not an issue. I know I’m still able to provide for my family and put food on the table for them. “I know my worth and I know my value and I’m

still so hungry inside that even though I know Alex is scoring goals, I’m still frustrated when the team sheet comes out and I’m not starting so I know I’m not ready to leave football yet.

“I’d love to leave football before football leaves me, I’d never let an injury stop me from playing - I think I’ve been fit now four-and-a-half months but I’ve probably only played 250 or

300 minutes and that side of things are frustrating because you don’t want to last few years on your career to fizzle away from you, especially when you’re worked so hard to get to that

point. “It’s all new for me at the moment but I’m just enjoying life, enjoying football and playing with a smile on my face. What’s meant to be will be.” Leeds United have emerged as a

potential suitor for Wilson as his future hangs in the balance. The Elland Road outfit have also been touted with interest in Sean Longstaff as Daniel Farke looks to build a squad capable of

staying in the Premier League next term. Wilson started for Newcastle in Sunday's defeat to Arsenal, in Isak's absence, but the forward's place in the pecking order means

young pretender William Osula continues to wait for his chance to shine on a regular basis. Article continues below Discussing Wilson's future last month, Howe said: “I think

physically, I see the Callum Wilson of old. So good signs for him. And he has stayed fit for a long period of time, which has been brilliant to see. "And I think that on his long-term

future, let's wait and see. Let's wait and see how he performs and how he continues to look."