Callum Wilson remains a West Ham United player despite ongoing talks about his future at the club.
It is widely expected that Wilson will leave West Ham after only four months at some point during the January transfer window.
Indeed, Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that Wilson can leave the club, following the arrivals of Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe.
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Still, despite so much talk, Wilson remains a West Ham player for now at least.
David Moyes could stand to benefit if and when the Hammers release the 33-year-old from his contract, given Everton are interested in Wilson.
However, they may need to wait for a little while longer just yet.
Callum Wilson involved in West Ham United training
The former Newcastle United forward hasn’t actually made the last two matchday squads amid speculation over his immediate future.
Obviously, the fact that the two signings have come in to strengthen the squad perhaps explains that.
It is worth noting, however, that Wilson is West Ham’s second-top goalscorer across all competitions this season (4). Only Jarrod Bowen (6) has more.
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Leaving those goals out of the squad is something of a risk while two forwards get used to life in English football.
Interestingly, in the build-up to Saturday’s game at Tottenham, Wilson posted photos of himself in training at Rush Green on his Instagram story.
It seems as if he’s still involved despite all the talk about his future.
Callum Wilson’s record against Tottenham
There is some logic into prioritising Castellanos and Pablo. They provide much longer-term options and, having paid significant money to sign them, they need to hit the ground running.
That doesn’t mean Wilson can’t offer something, though.
Over the course of his career, the forward has bagged four times in 12 games against Spurs. No one in the West Ham United squad has scored more.
In a must-win game, having that level of experience to turn to can only be a positive thing.
Wilson is coming towards the end of his time at West Ham, and a goal against Spurs would be some way to sign off.
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