Nuno Espirito Santo looks on. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
West Ham United signed Callum Wilson on a free transfer during the summer transfer window.
The experienced striker has not had enough opportunities at the London club so far. His minutes have dried up since the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo.
West Ham insider ExWhuEmployee has now revealed that the new West Ham manager doesn’t like Wilson and is therefore unlikely to pick him.
Why was Callum Wilson overlooked?
He revealed (h/t FootballFancast): “We did our research and asked the question. The idea was completely denied by the club, and we were told the manager just didn’t like it.
It will be interesting to see if the former Newcastle striker decides to leave the club in January. He hopes to play regularly at this stage of his career. He is at the top of his game and he will not want to stay on the bench of the London club.
West Ham must replace Wilson
West Ham should prioritize signing a quality striker in January. If Nuno doesn’t use Wilson, the Hammers will need alternatives. It remains to be seen how the situation evolves. They have been linked to Joshua Zirkzee.
West Ham have had a poor start to the season and will look to bounce back strongly. They were fighting for survival in the Premier League last season and they won’t want to find themselves in that position again. They will be looking to achieve a respectable finish this season.
The addition of a reliable scorer will be crucial to their hopes of doing well this season.
Meanwhile, Wilson has proven himself in the Premier League with Newcastle and Bournemouth in the past. There is no doubt that he is a quality player. He could have been a useful option for West Ham.
