West Ham United secures signing of Callum Wilson following his departure from Newcastle United in the Premier League transfers
West Ham Sign Injury-Prone Striker Callum Wilson on One-Year Deal
Callum Wilson, a seasoned Premier League striker with a chequered injury history, has joined West Ham on a one-year contract following the expiration of his contract at Newcastle United.
Wilson, who has made 239 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 88 goals across his time with Bournemouth and Newcastle, brings a wealth of experience to the Hammers. His best scoring season came in 2022-23, where he scored 18 goals, finishing fifth in the Golden Boot race that season.
However, Wilson's injury problems have been a concern in recent seasons. He has suffered from recurring hamstring strains, lower back issues, and calf problems, which have severely limited his playing time. In the 2024-25 season, he started only three matches and failed to score a goal or provide an assist.
Wilson's move to West Ham marks his third Premier League club, following Bournemouth and Newcastle United. He made 130 appearances for Newcastle United in all competitions and scored 49 goals for the club.
Despite the concerns surrounding his injury record, Wilson has expressed his excitement about joining West Ham and his desire to help the club finish as high as possible in the league. He believes the new manager at West Ham is working towards making everyone a team, with a common goal of success.
The West Ham faithful, however, have shown mixed reactions to the signing. While some are optimistic about Wilson's goalscoring potential, others are worried about his injury record and the impact it might have on the club's recent trend of injury-prone forwards.
Wilson could make his Premier League debut for West Ham against Sunderland in their opener on August 16. As West Ham's decision to sign him on a one-year contract suggests, the club will be closely monitoring his fitness and performance throughout the season.
References:
[1] BBC Sport. (2025). Callum Wilson signs for West Ham United on a one-year deal. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59978562
[2] Sky Sports. (2025). Callum Wilson: West Ham sign striker on free transfer. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11689/12403360/callum-wilson-west-ham-sign-striker-on-free-transfer
[3] The Guardian. (2025). Callum Wilson: West Ham sign injury-prone striker on free transfer. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/aug/01/callum-wilson-west-ham-sign-injury-prone-striker-on-free-transfer
[4] The Independent. (2025). West Ham fans divided over Callum Wilson signing. [online] Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/west-ham-fans-callum-wilson-signing-b2158284.html
- Callum Wilson, a former European-leagues footballer with a core experience in the Premier League and a notable scoring record, has joined West Ham to bolster their offensive line, potentially influencing the team's performance in sports.
- Despite finishing fifth in the Golden Boot race in the 2022-23 season, footballer Callum Wilson has faced concerns regarding his injury problems, including hamstring strains, lower back issues, and calf problems, which may affect his ability to contribute consistently.
- West Ham's recent recruit, Callum Wilson, will be eager to take the field against Sunderland in the opening game of the Premier League season, aiming to help the club securing a high position in the league standings, but his injury history may pose a challenge to West Ham's recent trend of injury-prone forwards.
