Leeds United striker Chris Wood undergoes Burnley medical ahead of £15million move
Forward had released statement saying he wouldn't play in Saturday's game due to "interest from Premier League team"
LEEDS UNITED striker Chris Wood is undergoing a medical at Burnley ahead of his proposed £15million move.
The New Zealand forward, 25, had released statement saying he wouldn't play in Saturday's game due to "strong interest from Premier League team".
The news came hours before kick-off as it was revealed Burnley had seen their third bid for the striker accepted.
Now Wood appears to be on the brink of a move to Sean Dyche's squad.
Dyche had already launched two bids to land the forward – but found it a case of third-time lucky, as he looked to replace now-Watford man Andre Gray.
The Clarets boss had made it clear to the Turf Moor board that Wood was his No1 priority - after seeing an £11.8m bid for Deportivo La Coruna forward Florin Andone rejected.
Now Dyche is adamant Wood is the man to lead the line – after netting 30 goals in all competitions in 2016-17.
Wood has some Premier League experience too, having played in the top flight at West Brom in 2008-09 and 2010-11.
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The New Zealander was also on the books of Leicester in their first season back in the Prem – in 2014-15.
However, all in all, Wood has only made TEN appearances in the top flight, scoring once.
Yet that has not deterred Dyche who is confident his experience in the Championship can be a huge stepping stone in his career.
Wood has also spent loan spells at Barnsley, Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol City, Millwall and Ipswich in his journeyman career to date.
