‘What worries me’ - Pundit raises Callum Wilson injury concerns as Leeds United transfer link emerges
Carlton Palmer believes Leeds United should tread carefully amid reported links for Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson.
Just 74 minutes of Premier League action this season has given the Magpies food for thought ahead of the summer transfer window. Wilson turns 33 later this month and, while considered a formidable striker when fit, his Toon career has been blighted by injuries.
NewcastleWorld understands the club can trigger a one-year extension in Wilson’s contract. However, shifting him from the wage bill would cut a significant cost while lowering the squad’s average age.
TBR Football reported last week that Leeds are interested in the England international should they achieve promotion. As it stands, the Whites sit firmly in the Championship’s automatic promotion places with 13 games remaining.
Former midfielder Palmer spent three years at Elland Road and has erred caution about a possible Wilson move. Various sources have also linked Wilson to West Ham United in recent weeks.
“What would worry me about Callum Wilson, he’s a tremendous player, is his injuries," Palmer told Football League World. “He’s still a very, very good player but his injuries would be a problem for me.
“It’s good that Leeds are planning for life in the Premier League,” said Palmer. “You’ve got to do that, you can’t leave it to the last minute when you go up, you’ve got to target these players and get your planning in place.
“The problem when you get promoted is the quality of player you’re able to bring in without disrupting the squad too much. Callum Wilson, if you can get enough games out of him, he’s a very good player at Premier League level. It’s just getting the amount of games out of him.”