WEST HAM are in talks to sign free agent Callum Wilson.
Wilson, 33, at Newcastle, who decided against taking up an option to extend his deal this summer.
haddecided against triggering their one-year option on Wilson which would have kept him on the same wage of about £45,000-a-week.
The ex-England striker has long been admired at the London Stadium and talks are being held over an incentivised contract.
The deal would involvean agreement where a player’s wages are directly tied to the number of games they play, rather than a fixed salary.
This type of contract is often offered to players with ahistoryof injuries or those returning from long-term absences.
scored 47 goals in 113 appearances for the Magpies, but has struggled with back and hamstring injuries during his time with the club.
West Ham released both Danny Ings and Michail Antonio at the end of last season.
Antonio made a return to football with , but has not agreed a new deal with West Ham.
Wilson hasand will look to continue hiscareer.
The former Cherries man has also been looking towards life after, working as a pundit on thethis summer.
suffered from injury issues atNewcastlebut still scored 47 times in 113 Premier League appearances.
In the 2022/23 Premier League campaign, Wilson was‘s top scorer.
He was a late substitute in this year’sfinal whereended their 56-year wait for silverware.
