The Leeds United hitman is wanted by numerous clubs, including the likes of Everton, Sunderland and West Ham United, according to reports.
Leeds Utd’s Chris Wood
A report emanating from Italy this morning suggests that a plethora of Premier League clubs, including the Toffees and the Hammers, are interested in signing Whites hitman Chris Wood this summer, according to Italian media outlet CalcioMercato.
The 25-year-old has been in sensational form for Leeds this season, banging in 25 goals in 42 Championship outings, and his performances have been a major contributing factor to Garry Monk’s side’s rise up the table.
They have faltered of late, however, and now sit in seventh position, and three points adrift of sixth placed Fulham with only two games remaining.
And if they do indeed fail to gain promotion, they will of course hold less bargaining power in their hopes of keeping the New Zealand international at Elland Road.
CalcioMercato claim that West Ham, Everton, Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Burnley are all contemplating making a bid for Wood when the season ends, with the Italian media outlet claiming that €6 million (£5 million) will be enough to tempt the West Yorkshire outfit into selling.
Leeds Utd’s Chris Wood in action
Of all the clubs mentioned, the Hammers are arguably the team most in need of someone with Wood’s attributes. Andy Carroll cannot be relied upon to play more than three games in a row, and adding someone of the Leeds man’s stature to their frontline would surely improve their performances next term.
Everton could also benefit from adding the 25-year-old to their squad, however, especially if Romelu Lukaku leaves Goodison Park this summer. Whilst Wood would not be a direct replacement for the Belgian, he would certainly add depth to Ronald Koeman’s squad and, given the platform to showcase his skills, he could improve even further still under the Dutchman.
Leeds United’s Chris Wood in action
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