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title: "Newcastle: No longer interested in Harry Wilson"
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author: "Danny Lewis"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2019-07-31T17:35:38Z"
modified: "2019-07-31T17:35:38Z"
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# Newcastle: No longer interested in Harry Wilson

**Newcastle United will not be signing Harry Wilson due to Liverpool’s stance on the Welshman, as reported by [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11773635/harry-wilson-newcastle-target-unlikely-to-leave-liverpool-on-loan).**

The Magpies had been attempting to sign the 22-year-old on loan, but [**Jurgen Klopp has stated**](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11773635/harry-wilson-newcastle-target-unlikely-to-leave-liverpool-on-loan) he does not feel a loan would benefit Wilson’s development.

With Liverpool demanding [**£15m rising to £20m**](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11773635/harry-wilson-newcastle-target-unlikely-to-leave-liverpool-on-loan), Newcastle have decided they will not be making a move to sign him.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Wilson started 40 games for Derby County last season, coming on as a substitute three times, scoring 16 goals and assisting four times, as per [**WhoScored**](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/333044/History/Harry-Wilson).

The Wales international made [**1.3 key passes**](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/333044/History/Harry-Wilson) and 0.6 crosses, which record signing Joelinton will likely have been able to take advantage of, with the Brazilian managing to get [2 shots](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/201755/Show/Joelinton) away on average last season while winning 2.3 aerial duels per game.

He has also impressed during pre-season, having coolly slotted away a chance during Liverpool’s 3-2 loss against Borussia Dortmund in the USA, as can be seen on [**Bundesliga’s highlight video**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyrCxdUj5M4).

Newcastle have also been linked with Nice’s Allan Saint-Maximin in reports, including one from [**The Chronicle**](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-bruce-responds-transfer-talk-16672473).

The Frenchman, who is the same age as Wilson, started 34 games for Nice, scoring six goals and assisting three, as per [**WhoScored**](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135891/Show/Allan-Saint-Maximin).

He may not have contributed to as many goals as Wilson, but Saint-Maximin did have an impact on games, completing [**1.7 key passes**](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135891/Show/Allan-Saint-Maximin) and 4.2 dribbles per match, highlighting how direct he can be in his play.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

Newcastle are right to drop their interest in Wilson, as long as they ensure they get the Saint-Maximin deal over the line.

The Frenchman has played at a higher level and has a greater impact on games in general, which should help get the most out of Joelinton in a Newcastle shirt to a greater degree than the Welshman would.

***Newcastle fans, Wilson or Saint-Maximin? Comment below!***