Callum Wilson admits that Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard would have been a "great addition" to Newcastle United's team.
Lingard was being heavily linked with a move to St James' Park during the January transfer window, though Manchester United's hefty loan fee stopped a move from materialising. After becoming a free agent this summer, the 29-year-old had several interest from clubs alongside Forest, including West Ham and the Magpies.
Speaking to Footballer's Football Podcast before the Premier League opener against the Reds, Wilson was asked about Lingard and Newcastle's interest in the England international. "I'm not sure to be honest," he said. "There's speculation of us signing everybody.
