Newcastle United takeover & transfer news: England frontman on Magpies' radar

Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing Bournemouth and England frontman Callum Wilson – subject to the Cherries failing to beat the drop this Sunday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Callum Wilson of AFC Bournemouth in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth  at Etihad Stadium on July 15, 2020 in Manchester, England.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Callum Wilson of AFC Bournemouth in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth  at Etihad Stadium on July 15, 2020 in Manchester, England.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Callum Wilson of AFC Bournemouth in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on July 15, 2020 in Manchester, England.

Eddie Howe’s men are three points adrift of Aston Villa and safety heading into the final day of the Premier League season – and must win to avoid dropping out of the top flight.

Nathan Ake is already set to depart the Vitality Stadium this summer, with Manchester City likely to seal a £40 million deal for the former Chelsea central defender.

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And Howe & Co could well entertain offers for a number of there other highly-rated forward line, with Joshua King and Wilson likely to attract interest.

The Express report Steve Bruce is keen to sign Wilson to lead his United line, as his four forwards have scored just five Premier League goals between them.

Wilson, 28, is reportedly rated at £20 million.