Newcastle transfer targets: Magpies set to sign Burnley striker Chris Wood with ‘good progress’ on other deals

Newcastle United are set to clinch the signing of Burnley striker Chris Wood in a move with significant repercussions for the survival battle at the bottom of the Premier League.

Wood was heading to Tyneside on Tuesday evening for a medical, with hopes the deal could be done in the next 24 hours to give him time to integrate into the squad before Saturday’s critical game between Newcastle and Watford.

The Magpies triggered Wood’s £20million release clause in a move that strengthens Newcastle in the wake of Callum Wilson being ruled out until March and also weakens a major relegation rival in Burnley.

The New Zealand international has scored three goals this season but has double figures in each of his last Premier League campaigns – and the pivot to tried and tested top-flight experience illustrates the priority of Newcastle’s owners is the short-term survival mission.

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“The only priority in the next few months is staying in the Premier League. Everything else can wait,” a senior source told i. And the deal for Wood – who was another of the targets identified by boss Eddie Howe – shows an element of realism in their recruitment thinking and how important staying in the top division is.

At 30, Wood will relish the opportunity of moving to Newcastle and while Burnley are weakened by the move the eight figure transfer fee will be re-invested in a bid to stave off their growing relegation fears.

Sources have indicated to i the Magpies are making “good progress” on other deals. They want a centre-back next and are likely to sign another striker, with Stade Reims’ 19-year-old forward Hugo Ekitike also a target. Lille, however, have indicated priority target Sven Botman is not for sale.

Newcastle Chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan watched Newcastle’s FA Cup defeat on Saturday and sanctioned further spending over the weekend.



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