Callum Wilson spoke about his chaotic August 31 loan move to Leeds United and his current goalscoring run during an exclusive Sky Sports *Deadline Day Revisited* podcast interview. The striker confirmed ongoing contract negotiations after scoring a brace in Leeds’ 3-2 victory over Sunderland yesterday. His Wilson talks Deadline Day Leeds drama, goalscoring form has seen him net eight goals in ten appearances for the Championship club.
Callum described his Deadline Day transfer as “madness,” telling Sky Sports that Leeds contacted him at 10 PM. He signed his loan deal in a hotel car park at 23:02 BST. Sky Sports footage captured the late-night transfer. Wilson stated, “Deadline Day was madness—phone blowing up, Leeds called at 10 PM, signed in a hotel car park. Drama, but worth it.”
The 33-year-old striker has now scored eight goals in ten starts for Leeds, making him the league’s highest-scoring loanee with 1.2 goals per 90 minutes. Wilson also secured his eighth multi-goal game in the Championship yesterday. His performance against Sunderland included two goals and one assist, converting seven of nine shots on target, according to Sky Sports/Opta statistics.
Head coach Daniel Farke deployed Wilson centrally in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Sunderland, where Wilson won eight of ten duels against Sunderland’s centre-backs. Farke told BBC Sport post-match that “Callum’s a warrior. That drama made him hungrier.” Wilson’s top 5% sprint speed under Farke’s 4-3-3 system has maximized his offensive impact, according to Wyscout data.
The victory against Sunderland moved Leeds to second in the Championship table. They hold 48 points with a +22 goal difference, trailing leaders Burnley by three points after Matchday 22. This win boosted Leeds’ playoff odds to 92% per the FiveThirtyEight model. Bookmakers shifted Wilson’s top scorer odds from 3/1 to 5/2 following his brace.
Leeds United issued a statement praising Callum’s “seamless integration” on their official website. Wilson’s loan agreement with Leeds includes a £15 million buy-option, Sky Sports sources confirmed. His value increased to £20 million on Transfermarkt, a 25% rise since his arrival.
Premier League clubs, including West Ham and Fulham, are monitoring Wilson’s situation. His contract with Newcastle expires in 2026, requiring a decision on his future in January. Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe told The Telegraph that loaning Wilson was a “tough call,” but acknowledged he is “thriving” at Leeds.
Wilson told Sky Sports that Contract? Talks ongoing, love it here but family’s key. His children “love Leeds pies more than Newcastle,” he added. This season marks Wilson’s 100th Championship goal.
Leeds’ merchandise sales increased by 18% since Wilson’s arrival, official store data shows. Ticket demand for upcoming holiday games is up 12%, according to BBC Sport. Sky Sports viewership for the Sunderland game peaked at 1.2 million, a 30% increase over the average.
Wilson hinted at a contract update by January 1. Leeds United will hold a press conference on December 23. The club’s next fixture is against Middlesbrough on December 26 at Elland Road.
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