Chelsea alerted to Callum Wilson availability, potential fee revealed (reliability: 5 stars)

The Evening Standard reports that Chelsea have been informed of the availability of Newcastle striker Callum Wilson for £18m.

Arsenal and Man United have also been alerted to the possibility. All three clubs are searching for a striker in the January transfer window.

Newcastle are prepared to sell Wilson due to the need to stay in line with the Premier League profit and sustainability rules.

The 31-year-old has been offered as a short-term solution to goalscoring problems. That said, his age does not fit the profile of an ideal Chelsea signing under the new transfer strategy focusing on players under 25 years old.

This season, Wilson has scored seven goals in 14 Premier League appearances so far.

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