James Wilson ‘on radar of Premier League giants' as they step up Scottish recruitment drive
They've been on many scouting trips north of the border
WANTED MAN James Wilson 'on radar of Premier League giants' as they step up Scottish recruitment drive
HEARTS starlet James Wilson is being tracked by Premier League giants Newcastle, it's being reported.
The 18-year-old already has a Scotland appearance to his name after Steve Clarke threw him into the fray late on during the Nations League relegation playoff against Greece.
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Heart of Midlothian's James Wilson ahead of the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup semi final
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Heart of Midlothian's James Wilson in action
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Wilson recently made his debut for Scotland
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Also a PFA Scotland young player of the year nominee, the Jambos forward was recently rewarded with a new contract at the club - but that won't do anything to stop big clubs circling.
And according to the Newcastle Evening Chronicle one such team is Eddie Howe's Newcastle Utd, who have the Carabao Cup in their possession and are currently riding high in the Champions League spots.
They say the striker's name has been continuing to crop up after a number of spying missions north of the border.
The Magpies are beefing up their recruitment drive in Scotland with trips to Dundee United, Motherwell, Aberdeen and St Mirren in recent weeks.
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Wilson has eight career goals at senior level to his name already, including goals in the Edinburgh derby and in Europe.
The Chronicle claims that the player has a market value of around £1m already,
Under contract until 2027, Wilson has a market value of around £1million.
He said recently: "I have a role where I can simplify what I need to do - be in the box, try and score goals and just be on the end of things."
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Meanwhile, Newcastle are also set to visit Celtic Park this summer in a glamour friendly against the Scottish Champions.
Eddie Howe knocked back the chance to join the Hoops prior to the appointment of Ange Postecoglou.
Eddie Howe diagnosed with pneumonia and will miss Newcastle's next two games
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