Callum Wilson leaving West Ham United?
West Ham forward Callum Wilson is set to move to Saudi Arabia, while Martin O’Neill has indicated that Celtic is not pursuing the signing of the player.
According to The Telegraph, Callum Wilson is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia next week for discussions regarding a move to the Pro League, as he prepares for his deal in London to be terminated.
Callum Wilson is in talks for his release from West Ham and wants to be the main striker at his next club. There is reported interest in him from La Liga and Saudi Arabia. The BBC states that Wilson wants regular football and is not keen on accepting a peripheral role at the London Stadium. Manager Nuno said that he and Wilson have had many frank conversations and that they had just been speaking about the situation. Nuno also said that two strikers have joined based on his personal decision and that Wilson, as an experienced man, knows his position has changed. The manager added that they were honest with each other and that while Wilson's position has changed, he is still a player for the club and they may still need him.
Sources have revealed that interest in Callum Wilson comes from outside England’s top flight, with enquiries from clubs in Europe, the Saudi Pro League, and Major League Soccer in the United States. These destinations could offer Wilson regular playing time and potentially lucrative contracts.
Callum Wilson will leave West Ham United following an agreement to terminate his contract. Discussions occurred between Wilson and manager Nuno Espirito Santo concerning his altered role at the club. Wilson's first-team opportunities have been limited due to the arrival of two strikers, Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos, at West Ham this month. Wilson wants to continue playing regular first-team football, but the club has informed him that this cannot be guaranteed.
According to The Athletic, England forward Callum Wilson, 33, is in talks to end his West Ham contract five months after joining the club.
Callum Wilson has been the subject of strong links regarding a January return to the Bundesliga, and his agent recently admitted that his move to West Ham has not worked out.
The 33-year-old former Newcastle striker joined West Ham in August 2025. So far this season, he has made 5 Premier League appearances, scoring 1 goal. The England international, who has 9 caps for his country, has a contract until June 2026 and a current market value of €7.00m according to Transfermarkt.
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