Callum Wilson is in talks to leave West Ham United just five months after signing for the London Stadium club.

The 33-year-old only joined West Ham on a free transfer last August under former head coach Graham Potter, after leaving Newcastle United. Wilson signed a one-year deal with West Ham, a contract that was heavily incentive-based.

The former England international has scored four goals in 18 games this season, with his most recent goal coming in the 2-2 draw against his former club Bournemouth on November 22. Wilson previously spent five years at Newcastle, who opted against triggering an extension last summer.

Wilson’s uncertain future comes as West Ham make additions to their forward ranks, having completed the signings of Pablo Felipe from Gil Vicente, a deal worth €20million (£17.4m; $23.4m), and Taty Castellanos from Lazio.

Following The Athletic’s report, head coach Nuno Espirito Santo was asked about Wilson’s situation in his press conference ahead of Tuesday’s game against Nottingham Forest.

“Me and Callum have had a lot of conversations,” Nuno said. “Just 10 minutes ago, we were speaking about that situation. You know things, you know things. It just happened this morning, so you know things. That’s why I said to you before, ‘you know things’. So if you know things ask me, straightforwardly like you did this one and I can give you a response.

“I personally decided that these (two) strikers have joined. Callum is a very experienced man. He’s been in the game for so much time and he knows that his position has changed. So we were honest to each other. Yes, your position has changed but he’s still a player from the club and we still maybe need him. He should help us because he joined us.

“I don’t know where things will go, or what will happen beyond my decision-making. But until that situation me and Callum, we have been very honest with each other and the way we communicate. So maybe from some time now, we will address this issue again. But it’s not right at the moment.”

Nuno confirmed on Monday that Wilson’s role at West Ham has ‘changed’ after two new strikers joined (Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Wilson could be the third forward to leave West Ham this month.

AC Milan have signed Niclas Fullkrug on loan for the remainder of the season. The 32-year-old joined West Ham from Borussia Dortmund in a £27m ($36.1m) move and signed a four-year deal in August 2024.

West Ham confirmed on Sunday that winger Luis Guilherme had departed, with the 19-year-old, who joined the club for £25.5m ($34.3m) in the summer of 2024, joining Portuguese side Sporting CP on a permanent deal. Guillherme made only 18 appearances for West Ham.

Despite pressure growing on Nuno after his side gave Wolverhampton Wanderers their first win of the season on Saturday, The Athletic reported on Sunday that West Ham have no immediate desire to sack the 51-year-old and plan on backing him in the transfer window this month.

West Ham are 18th following that defeat and face 17th-placed Forest at the London Stadium on Tuesday.