West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has distanced himself from reports linking the Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson with a potential move to Upton Park in the summer.
The Cherries hitman enjoyed a very successful first season at Dean Court, since arriving from Coventry in July 2014. The 23-year-old has played in all but one of Bournemouth’s Sky Bet Championship games this term, netting 20 goals for Eddie Howe’s side.
“I think he would probably be too expensive,” Allardyce said when asked if Wilson would be a potential transfer target.
“If Bournemouth let a player of his calibre go, after just being promoted to the Premier League, they would put a massive price on his head. If they were tempted to sell him, it would be for a big number.”
As Bournemouth prepare for their debut season in the Premier League, Cherries boss Howe will be looking to keep his stars and bolster his squad for the challenge that lies ahead.