Howe has claimed  a Surprise Speech in his press conference

So far this month we’ve heard that several Premier League and European teams are in for Callum Wilson, but Howe has claimed in his press conference he was ‘surprised’ to hear he was even linked with a move.

Howe says Newcastle goalscorer is ‘100% committed’

It’s been a very long January thanks to the Profit and Sustainability Rules that the Premier League have put in place which has effectively prevented most clubs from making any big signings this month.

Newcastle are one of those clubs who are very limited in what they can do in terms of new signings, so they will be forced to sell someone if they do want to bring in a new face in the next few days.

Wilson, Miguel Almiron and Kieran Trippier are a few names who have been suggested as possible candidates who Newcastle could cash in on, though nothing concrete looks to have been offered just yet.

However, Howe claimed today that he’s not aware of any interest in Wilson and was actually surprised to hear that he’s been the centre of attention when it comes to Newcastle’s possible outgoings because he’s so committed to the team.

In his press conference, Howe said: “Callum’s 100% committed just like Kieran. That’s why I’m surprised by the noise with Callum really.