Newcastle have made £40m+ forward their priority to replace Callum Wilson

Newcastle United have now turned their attentions to a new forward as they look to move on from Callum Wilson this summer, it has been reported, with Eddie Howe’s side now looking across the Premier League to find their next marksman.

Newcastle set for attacking changes

There is set to be plenty of change for Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side in the summer, with their attack a key area that they are looking to strengthen.

Having sold Miguel Almiron to Atlanta United in January, they are expected to move to sign another winger in the summer amid links to Celtic standout Nicolas Kuhn, while they have also been strongly linked with a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, though they will not be the only side chasing the Cameroonian international.

Centrally, there is also going to be change. Callum Wilson is out of contract at the end of the season and, after another disappointing season with injuries, he is not expected to be offered a new deal on Tyneside, meaning that he will become a free agent amid interest from sides across England.

Another player with significant interest is Alexander Isak, though Newcastle will be desperate to keep hold of their talisman, who has scored 17 times already this season. Arsenal and Liverpool have both been linked with the Swede, who is under contract at St James’ Park until 2028, and who Newcastle are hoping to tie to a new contract.

Whether they do or not, it is clear that Howe’s side will be on the hunt for at least one new striker this summer, and now a new target has emerged for the Magpies.

Newcastle eye move for striker

Now, a report in Spain [via Sport Witness] has revealed that Newcastle United have now made Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson their “priority” to strengthen their attack this summer.

It is claimed that “Newcastle in particular are keen on the Chelsea man as they fear losing Alexander Isak in the summer”, and that he is also wanted by Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa.

Currently out injured, Jackson had an excellent start to the 2024/25 campaign, but his form has struggled in recent months,

However, he was singled out for high praise by ex-Chelsea man Emmanuel Petit earlier in the campaign, who dubbed his goal against Leicester in November “remarkable”.

“The first touch to avoid the defender is brilliant, the way he won the ball, the first touch is beautiful, just remarkable”, he explained.

Chelsea are believed to be in the market for a new forward this summer and as a result Jackson could be moved on, but should he depart the report adds that the Blues will ask for a fee around €50m (£41.6m).

That could prove too much for Newcastle unless they cash in on Isak, something that few will want to do. However, Jackson would represent an upgrade on Wilson were the Magpies willing to splash the cash.