Fans mock Newcastle United over the signing of Chris Wood
Fans mock Newcastle United over the signing of Chris Wood

Newcastle United are set to announce the signing of Burnley striker Chris Wood after triggering his release clause of £25 million on Wednesday. It was a quick and surprise deal for all involved parties as the Magpies were linked with Chris Wood this week only. Wood is set to become the 2nd signing of the Saudi era at St. James’ Park after the arrival of the 31-year-old right-back Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid last week

The 30-year-old New Zealand striker is set to arrive at Newcastle with plenty of Premier League experience but is struggling with form this season. He has scored just 3 goals with no assist in 17 league matches so far. But in the last four years with Burnely, he has scored 10 plus goals in each season.

Newcastle United set to sign Chris Wood from Burnley on Wednesday
Newcastle United set to sign Chris Wood from Burnley on Wednesday

Magpies are struggling in the English Premier League this season with a single win from the opening 19 matches. They sit in 19th position with just 11 points, 8 points behind 16th placed Leeds United and 2 points behind 17th placed Watford who have played a game less than Magpies. Burnley, who have placed in 18th position, have equal points with Newcastle United but have played two games less. Newcastle United are set for a relegation battle in the next five months and manager Eddie Howe will be spending big in January to avoid the Championship football next season.

Newcastle United became the richest club in the world after a £300 million takeover from the Saudi Arabian Government’s Sovereign Wealth Fund(SWF) three months ago. The club also hired former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe in November to lead them into becoming the English giants once again.

Fans And Pundits Question Newcastle United Over The Signing Of Chris Wood:

It is obvious that linking with big-name players after becoming the richest club in the world. There were reports of Newcastle United looking to sign two strikers in January with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Anthony Martial leading the shortlist. Rumours of signing the further big names Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe were flying around in the transfer market. These reports might have raised the expectations of the loyal Magpies fans but this hasn’t happened yet and the recent two signings of Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood have backfired on the club with fans’ opinions.

Newcastle United new signing Kieran Trippier makes debut
Newcastle United new signing Kieran Trippier makes debut

Both Wood and Trippier have crossed 3o of age and were struggling this season with their former clubs. Spending a total of £40 million on them is a big gamble for manager Eddie Howe but an issue here is fans’ opinion on these incoming. Fans were hoping for big-name signings that can help them survive the relegation battle as both Wood and Trippier are not an update on the existing players at St. James’ Park.

Former English striker Peter Crouch was quick to post a mocking tweet over the signing of Chris Wood.

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