Nuno Espirito Santo looks on. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
West Ham United signed Callum Wilson on a free transfer during the summer transfer window.
The experienced striker has had few opportunities at the London club so far. His minutes have dried up since the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo.
West Ham insider ExWhuEmployee has now revealed that the newly appointed West Ham manager does not like Wilson and is therefore unlikely to pick him.
Why is Callum Wilson overlooked?
He revealed (h/t FootballFancast): “We did our research and asked around. The idea was completely denied by the club and we were told that the manager simply doesn’t like him.”
It will be interesting to see if the former Newcastle striker decides to leave the club in January. He hopes to be able to play regularly at this stage of his career. He is at the peak of his powers and he will not want to sit on the bench at the London club.
West Ham must replace Wilson
West Ham should prioritize signing a quality striker in January. If Nuno doesn’t use Wilson, the Hammers will need alternatives. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop. They have been linked to Joshua Zirkzee.
West Ham have had a poor start to the season and will bounce back strongly. Last season they were fighting for Premier League survival and they won’t want to be in that position again. They will look to secure a respectable finish this season.
Adding a reliable goalscorer will be crucial to their hopes of doing well this season.
Meanwhile, Wilson has proven himself in the Premier League with Newcastle and Bournemouth in the past. There is no doubt that he is a quality player. He could have been a useful option for West Ham.
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