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Chris Wood: Newcastle United closing in on Burnley and New Zealand striker

Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Burnley striker Chris Wood.

It had been thought the Clarets would not sell 30-year-old Wood to a Premier League relegation rival.

However, the New Zealand international reportedly has a release clause in his Burnley contract, which Newcastle have now triggered.

Wood, who was Burnley's record signing when he arrived from Leeds for £15m in 2017, has scored three goals in 17 league games this season and is now set to have a medical at Newcastle.

The move leaves Clarets manager Sean Dyche with a major problem after losing one of his most experienced forward players.