Newcastle United are now targeting a deal for Burnley striker Chris Wood – and hope to have signed up this week ahead of facing Watford.
The Telegraph report that Wood is now emerging as one of Newcastle’s top targets as they seek striking additions.
A significant injury to Callum Wilson means Newcastle are lacking a major goal threat in their battle against the drop.
Eddie Howe needs at least one new striker this month, and Wood is believed to be one of Newcastle’s top picks.
Newcastle have allegedly make their first approach for Wood and are now pushing ‘hard’ to sign Wood.
The hope is that Wood will agree to join Newcastle this week, and it’s believed that Wood wants to sign.
Burnley will loathe to lose Wood in the middle of the season, especially to a direct relegation rival.
Wood isn’t exactly a direct replacement for Wilson. Wood is more of a target man, a battering ram who can score goals now and then form a partnership with Wilson in future.
The New Zealand international has only scored three times this season, but his record of 49 goals in 144 Premier League games for Burnley is strong.
Earlier this year, Gary Neville admitted that he has finally woken up to just how good Wood really is, being stunned into the realisation.
At 30, Wood understandably fancies a step up in terms of wages, and Newcastle can offer that.
Wood may not set pulses racing, but he’s a dependable Premier League striker who can give Newcastle a real boost if they can get the deal done.
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