All Whites striker Chris Wood has joined English giants Newcastle United from Burnley for an undisclosed fee.

Wood joins on a two-and-a-half-year contract after the North East side met his release clause.

He joins at a crucial time in the season for the Magpies as they fight for Premier League survival. Eddie Howe’s team will be looking to their new striker to score the goals to steer them to safety.

Chris Wood said:

"This is a very exciting opportunity for me and I'm delighted to be a Newcastle United player.

"I have played at St. James' Park a few times and it's an amazing place, so to have the chance to represent this club with those incredible supporters behind me and my team-mates is very special.

"The club and manager have been first class during this process, and I really can't wait to get onto the pitch and repay the faith they have in me, especially with a vital part of the season ahead of us."

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe said: "Chris is an important signing for us at a crucial time and I'm very pleased we have been able to move quickly and bring him here.

"He is a very dangerous attacking threat, has a physicality and character that I really like, and he has vast experience in the Premier League. He will be a great fit for us."

Article added: Friday 14 January 2022