Leeds United proceed to be linked with Newcastle United striker Chris Wooden, regardless of Eddie Howe reportedly viewing him as an necessary member of his squad…
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The Magpies supervisor dubbed the 31-year-old “vastly necessary” late final week, though the New Zealand marksman continues to be linked with a return to Elland Street.
Ben Jacobs has given his verdict on the switch hearsay, as he instructed GIVEMESPORT: “I wouldn’t rule out Chris Wooden, former Leeds, in fact. He’s not getting a lot sport time at Newcastle United for the time being.
“Newcastle are nonetheless taking a look at goalscorers and creative-minded choices. I don’t suppose Leeds would wish to signal Wooden on a everlasting deal, however there could be a mortgage alternative there, in order that’s one to only keep watch over.”
Given Leeds’ failed makes an attempt to signal Matheus Cunha, who has agreed to join Wolves, it might make this potential deal much more necessary for Jesse Marsch.
Higher than Cunha
Though it might appear a ridiculous declare to make, signing Wooden might truly be a much better deal for the Whites than the one which Wolves secured for Cunha.
Fabrizio Romano reported an compulsory €50m (£44m) charge for the 23-year-old, and with the New Zealand worldwide having solely been purchased by the Magpies for £25m, the Whites would certainly get him for a cut-price charge ought to they decide on a everlasting cope with Newcastle.
Moreover, Wooden already boasts way more Premier League expertise than the Brazilian, who has struggled this season for Atletico Madrid.
Ought to Leeds signal Chris Wooden?
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Having but to attain up to now in 17 appearances in 2022/23, he has solely managed two assists. In actual fact, he’s but to hit double figures for objectives in a single season while taking part in in one of many high 5 home leagues in Europe.
In the meantime, Wooden loved 4 consecutive seasons with Burnley wherein he scored ten or extra objectives, which is made much more spectacular provided that the Clarets had been routinely close to the relegation zone within the Premier League.
The 6 foot 4 “Kiwi brute”, as journalist Tom Barclay labelled the 31-year-old, additionally ranks within the high 1% for aerial duels received per 90 amongst strikers in Europe’s high 5 leagues in 2022.
These attributes might culminate in a much more efficient presence for English soccer, versus the large monetary threat that Cunha would have posed.
With the squad that Jesse Marsch boasts at Leeds, with difficult wingers who can create for a correct quantity 9, maybe it was a blessing in disguise to overlook out on Cunha if it signifies that they may safe a cope with Newcastle for Wooden.
