Chelsea given green light to sign controversial Victor Osimhen alternative who 'always scores'

Chelsea have been encouraged to sign Callum Wilson, rather than Victor Osimhen or Ivan Toney. The 31-year-old striker has suddenly become heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this month as Mauricio Pochettino aims to further bolster his squad before the January transfer window slams shut.

Wilson, who sees his contract at St James' Park expire in 2025, has featured 14 times for Newcastle United in the Premier League this season, scoring seven goals and providing one assist. Despite having only started seven games in the English top flight, the England international has managed to court the interest of the Blues.

According to the Evening Standard, Newcastle could sell Callum Wilson for just £18million in the final days of the transfer window, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United all alerted to his availability. The report states that the Magpies needs to raise money to ensure after spending almost half a billion pounds since they were bought by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in 2021.

Despite a worrying injury record, Darren Bent urged the Blues and West Ham to sign Wilson this month. Speaking on talkSPORT, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker said: «I really like Callum Wilson. Big fan of his… Whenever he seems to play, always seems to score.

»I think he would fit well for both clubs. If either side can get him, I think it works really well. I don’t know why I’m leaning more towards West Ham, maybe because of where they are… Both clubs he’s going to start. If he goes to West Ham he will start. If he goes to Chelsea he will start."

Speaking to reporters on Friday ahead of Newcastle's clash against Fulham in the FA Cup fourth round, Howe was asked to comment on Wilson's future in Tyneside. He said: «He is