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West Ham Sign Callum Wilson as Talks for Mads Hermansen Continue

The one-year deal brings proven Premier League firepower following multiple veteran departures.

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Everton - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - May 25, 2025 Newcastle United's Callum Wilson salutes their fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo
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Overview

  • Callum Wilson joins the Hammers on a one-year free-agent contract after his Newcastle deal expired at the end of June.
  • Wilson scored 49 goals in 130 appearances for Newcastle and won the EFL Cup but failed to find the net in 18 Premier League outings last season due to injuries.
  • West Ham seek to replace outgoing goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski after his contract expired in July.
  • The club has formally approached Leicester City over goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, who made 27 Premier League appearances last season and is under contract until 2028.
  • These moves form part of a broader squad rebuild as West Ham aims to strengthen key positions ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.