Callum Wilson will miss Newcastle United’s opening game of the season in the Premier League against Southampton – heightening the Magpies’ need for a new striker.
The number 9 has suffered a back injury meaning he won’t be involved at all in the remainder of pre-season. But it leaves Newcastle boss Eddie Howe knowing he must protect Alexander Isak at all costs and up the search process for a new centre-forward in good time for the new season.
Howe, speaking after a 2-0 win over Hull, told reporters: “Callum had an injection in his back. Without going into too much detail on the injury, I think it was a bulge in his disc which needed treatment so he had that operation and I think he may miss the start of the season.
When quizzed on how close to a new signing the Magpies are in the summer window, Howe said: “It’s very difficult to judge (when to expect progress). I would love to give you definitive answers but if I give you definitive answers you’re going to hold me to it and then I’m going to potentially look stupid. We are working to try and bring players in and that won’t stop.”
Alexander Isak started Saturday’s friendly win at Hull City but Newcastle are otherwise thin on the ground in terms of fit forwards. There is also clamour for a right-winger to be brought in before the end of the current window.
Callum Wilson will miss Newcastle United’s opening game of the season in the Premier League against Southampton – heightening the Magpies’ need for a new striker.
The number 9 has suffered a back injury meaning he won’t be involved at all in the remainder of pre-season. But it leaves Newcastle boss Eddie Howe knowing he must protect Alexander Isak at all costs and up the search process for a new centre-forward in good time for the new season.
Howe, speaking after a 2-0 win over Hull, told reporters: “Callum had an injection in his back. Without going into too much detail on the injury, I think it was a bulge in his disc which needed treatment so he had that operation and I think he may miss the start of the season.
When quizzed on how close to a new signing the Magpies are in the summer window, Howe said: “It’s very difficult to judge (when to expect progress). I would love to give you definitive answers but if I give you definitive answers you’re going to hold me to it and then I’m going to potentially look stupid. We are working to try and bring players in and that won’t stop.”
Alexander Isak started Saturday’s friendly win at Hull City but Newcastle are otherwise thin on the ground in terms of fit forwards. There is also clamour for a right-winger to be brought in before the end of the current window.
