Callum Wilson’s view on Erling Haaland transfer as Michail Antonio questions Man City move

Callum Wilson has shared his thoughts on the transfer of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City.

The Newcastle United striker was speaking with West Ham United forward Michail Antonio on BBC Sounds' The Footballer's Football Podcast.

Antonio began the discussion on City's new €60 million man by questioning whether it was the right move for the Champions.

The West Ham man said: "I think he's a quality player. Unbelievable striker.

"I feel his pace, his power, his strength, his finishing is unbelievable.

"I just don't believe that he's a Man City player.

"I don't believe Man City need an out-and-out striker because they don't really get the opportunity to spin in behind people.

"They don't really get the opportunity to have the space to use an out-and-out striker.

"Everything is into feet and changing of positions, that's what's been working for them."

Wilson said he understand where his footballing friend was coming from but wasn't so quick to criticise the move.

He replied: "From his goals when they were showing up on Sky Sports News, a lot of them seem to be on a counter attack or running in behind.

"The Premier League is difficult, it's such a different league compared to Bundesliga.

"You're playing for Dortmund, who most weeks play against teams that are not of the standard of the Premier League.

"He's a young player, so how do you handle things when it gets tough and you're not scoring the goals and your confidence takes a little bit of a dent or you're not getting so many opportunities.

"Don't get me wrong, City are unbelievable so Pep can turn him into whatever he wants to really in terms of a player.

"I'm sure he'll find a way of getting him into the team and getting goals.

"He'll be having his eye on 20 goals minimum, which is what an out-and-out striker should be getting for City season on season."

Antonio accepted Wilson's point.

The West Ham man agreed: "I do believe he'll get the 20 goals but I don't think people should expect too much from him."