Newcastle United have confirmed the departure of Callum Wilson after five seasons on Tyneside following the expiration of his contract on June 30. Wilson, who joined from Bournemouth in 2020, made 130 appearances for Newcastle and scored 49 goals.

Newcastle United have become the latest club to consider a chase for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins - it has been claimed. Eddie Howe's side are in the market for a new No.9 and the 29-year-old has emerged as a shock target.

Callum Wilson leaves Newcastle as a hero after scoring goals to kept the club survive before the takeover which helped the club leave him behind.