Newcastle United tipped to accept ‘£6m’ Chris Wood bid after reveal – Agbonlahor
Newcastle United would accept a “£6million” bid for Chris Wood, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Aston Villa’s record Premier League goalscorer insisted Newcastle should turn their attention to signing a new striker after completing a deal for Sven Botman.
The club announced on Tuesday (28 June) that they had agreed a deal in principle with Lille for the centre-back.
The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards reported on Monday (27 June) that the Magpies now have £50million left to spend.
They have already added Nick Pope to the squad while Matt Targett’s loan move from Aston Villa has been converted into a permanent deal.
“I think Newcastle’s squad could do with more surgery,” Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley.
“They could do with another striker as back-up to Callum Wilson.
“Chris Wood is not good enough, that was a crazy signing at £25million. If they could send him back to Burnley for £6million or £7million, they would.
“They need better quality now as back-up to Callum Wilson. He has his injury problems as well so you don’t want to be left with Chris Wood.
“Another striker and another couple of wingers too. I like [Allan] Saint-Maximin but he blows hot and cold. Almiron doesn’t get enough goals or assists.
“I feel they need some more players in there and Eddie Howe will be looking to strengthen that squad.”
Wood scored just twice in 16 games for Newcastle after his move from Burnley in January.
The New Zealand international, 30, is under contract at St. James’ Park until the summer of 2024.
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