Callum Wilson has agreed a new one-year deal at West Ham United after nearly leaving the club in the January window.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Callum Wilson is reportedly set to sign a new one-year deal with West Ham United, which represents a massive turnaround from the events of January. The veteran striker was close to leaving the London Stadium in January, but an upturn in form has earned him a new deal with the Hammers.
Callum Wilson was seen as a productive and smart signing when West Ham offered him a one-year deal last summer. Having left Newcastle United on a free transfer, the veteran striker was viewed as someone who could bring his experience to West Ham.
However, his form since January was nothing short of abysmal, with the striker contributing only four goals during that period. While his goal tally has not improved, with the striker scoring only once since the turn of the year, his overall game has improved massively, which has convinced the Hammers that he can still be a trusted option.
Wilson and West Ham had agreed on a contract termination in January, with the striker on the brink of leaving the club. However, the Hammers made a U-turn on their decision and dismissed the idea of letting the striker leave, and now there is a new twist in the tale.
West Ham have agreed a new one-year deal with Wilson to prolong his stay beyond the current season. The idea appears to have stemmed from the way the veteran attacker has been integrating with the team, and he could prove useful enough to remain part of the setup next season.
West Ham to survive relegation?
Wilson has played a decent part in West Ham’s bid to avoid relegation, as the striker has starred in games against direct rivals like Tottenham. He also started in the recent win over Fulham, helping the team despite not scoring, as Nuno Espirito sees him as a valuable presence in the side.
As for West Ham, the recent win over Fulham has given them a good chance to survive, as they moved level on points with Nottingham Forest and sit only one point behind Tottenham. The relegation battle promises a dramatic finish, with one of those three teams expected to go down alongside Burnley and Wolves.