Newcastle news: John Anderson on potential Callum Wilson deal

Former Newcastle player John Anderson believes keeping Callum Wilson at the club is worthwhile if the deal is right.

Wilson is out of contract this summer, and it is not believed he has been offered an extension on his current deal.

The 33-year-old striker made 18 Premier League appearances this season – the majority from the bench – but failed to register a goal.

Anderson said: “There’s stories flying around about a ‘pay as you play’ deal. I don’t think that’s a bad shout on the club’s part.

“When you look at Wilson’s history, the club have to protect themselves.

“He’s been great when he plays, the majority of time when he plays he scores. The problem was he was never fit for long enough.”