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Callum Wilson Transfer

Started Last Movement

Callum Wilson has joined Brentford on a free transfer after leaving West Ham. The completed move settles his summer departure after earlier reports of contract talks, Brentford interest and a medical.

No-Guff Summary

  • Move complete: Brentford have signed Wilson on a free transfer after his West Ham exit.
  • Farewell: Wilson thanked everyone associated with West Ham and expressed his affection for the supporters in an Instagram Stories message.
Development

MailOnline reports Wilson agreed extension but remains likely to leave

Callum Wilson's contract is not simply running down, according to MailOnline. It reports that he agreed a one-year extension in March, contradicting the expiry basis of Claret&Hugh's earlier claim that an unnamed source rated him 99.9% certain to leave.

MailOnline still says a summer departure is likely because the deal contains release clauses, including in the event of relegation. West Ham sources told the outlet that contracts will be dealt with after the season once the club's fate is decided. For all the certainty in that 99.9%, there is still no confirmed exit.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Claret&Hugh reports that a source close to West Ham says Callum Wilson is 99.9% certain to leave at the end of the season when his contract expires.
  • MailOnline (opens in a new tab) — MailOnline reports Callum Wilson agreed a one-year extension in March but is still likely to leave this summer because the deal contains release clauses, including for relegation.