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Burnley eye former Newcastle striker Andy Carroll as a possible replacement for Chris Wood on a free transfer after 33-year-old striker proved his form and fitness at Reading

Burnley are considering Andy Carroll as a replacement for Chris Wood.

The Reading striker is out of contract this month and manager Sean Dyche is mulling over the opportunity to sign the former Newcastle star on a free transfer.

Carroll has been injury-free since joining the Royals on a short-term deal in November and has scored one goal in seven games.

Burnley bossu00a0Sean Dyche is mulling over the opportunity to sign Andy Carroll on a free transfer

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is mulling over the opportunity to sign Andy Carroll on a free transfer

The 33-year-old accepted a wage of £1,000-per-week to prove his form and fitness at the Championship club and there is now fresh interest in the former England frontman.