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Chris Wood: Newcastle sign New Zealand striker from Burnley for £25m

Newcastle United have signed New Zealand striker Chris Wood from Burnley for £25m.

Magpies boss Eddie Howe targeted attacking reinforcements after Callum Wilson was ruled out for eight weeks with a calf injury.

Wood is Newcastle's second signing this month following Kieran Trippier's arrival from Atletico Madrid.

It had been thought Burnley would not sell the player to a Premier League relegation rival, but Newcastle triggered the release clause in his Clarets contract.

"This is a very exciting opportunity for me and I'm delighted to be a Newcastle United player," said Wood.

"I have played at St James' Park a few times and it's an amazing place, so to have the chance to represent this club with those incredible supporters behind me and my team-mates is very special.