Newcastle reject loan approach for Callum Wilson from Atletico Madrid… but Magpies could listen to permanent proposal as another European giant looks to take advantage of club’s FFP conundrum

Newcastle have rejected a request to loan Callum Wilson from Atletico Madrid, but the striker could be sold if the Spanish club return with a permanent offer.

In a manner similar to Bayern Munich’s approach for Kieran Trippier, European clubs are looking to take advantage of Newcastle’s financial fair play situation.

They are currently at their three-year cap and need to offload players before they can buy.

We understand that 31-year-old Wilson would be open to talks with Atletico if the Magpies were to accept a deal.

The England star has 18 months left on his contract at St James’ Park and will return from a four-week lay-off before the end of January.

Newcastle could open themselves up to selling Wilson if Diego Simeone’s side make a permanent offer

Atletico will take on Inter Milan in the Champions League next month and players who played in another club’s group stage, such as Wilson, will no longer be in the cup for the final stages.

However, Atletico have their own financial fair play issues and that could make it difficult for them to afford a player to replace Newcastle before the end of the window, especially as Alexander Isak is the only other striker on the books. It is likely that there will be interest in Wilson from other clubs in the next two weeks.

The nine-time international joined Newcastle from Bournemouth for £20million in 2020 and has scored 46 times from 102 appearances.

He is a fan favorite on Tyneside but if he is not sold this month it is almost certain he will leave in the summer.