i imagine city are keeping their ear to the ground in relation to Callum Wilson. He’s surely got to go this summer? Hasn’t he?
A lot of pieces have to fall into place for him to leave. Wilson seems very happy at Bournemouth and extremely popular with their fanbase - plus he doesn't seem like the sort to throw his toys out of the pram and demand a transfer. Similarly, Bournemouth don't seem to need to sell so unless the offer is significant, he won't be going anywhere. So, it'll need to be right for both parties.
Taking expenditure out of the equation for the moment, to pry him away from the South Coast any interested party will need to give him a reason to leave. His reason to leave will depend on who's in for him, without stating the obvious. He's linked with the likes of Everton who are in desperate need of a striker. He'd also receive an excellent contract package there and probably start every game bar injury/suspension - so each of those are certainly motivators. Plus, Everton have a habit of spending way over the odds for players too so the financials wouldn't be an issue on their end either as I'm sure Bournemouth would be demanding a fee in the region of £40/50M+. Chelsea and Tottenham are also linked but I'd be surprised if he ended up at either club. Firstly, Chelsea can't sign anyone, although they have appealed their transfer ban again. Secondly, Tottenham won't spend £50M+ for a player who will play second fiddle to Kane all season. Plus would Wilson get the playing time? Higuain is favoured heavily by Sarri, and Kane is irreplaceable under Pochettino.
Wilson understands that his prior injury record isn't the best though so surely in his mind he will be thinking that this summer could potentially be the last time that any offer comes from a top club. Realistically, it's unlikely that he'd place any higher with Bournemouth without Howe receiving significant investment so there's also that. He needs to have a serious think over the summer as there are multiple variables he'd have to take into consideration when deciding on a destination such as playing time, wages, size of the club, stadium, fanbase, manager etc. etc. so I doubt it'd be a decision he'll take lightly as he seems pretty down to earth. I'd put my money on Everton though.
