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title: "This Leeds United ace would be a huge signing for Burnley"
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published: "2017-08-19T07:00:20Z"
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# This Leeds United ace would be a huge signing for Burnley

**The Burnley fans in the Transfer Tavern tonight are buzzing with excitement over their potential new number nine.**

Reports from [the Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/637579/Leeds-United-transfer-news-Chris-Wood-20m-Burnley-bid) have revealed that Burnley manager, Sean Dyche is preparing a £20 million offer for Leeds United striker Chris Wood.

The Kiwi forward bagged a whopping 30 goals and four assists in all competitions during the 2016/17 campaign which has seen him become a hot property in the transfer market.

Burnley are in need of a replacement for the departed Andre Gray who left recently for Watford and our landlord thinks £20 million for Wood could wind up being an absolute steal.

Wood is a classic number nine.

He is a lethal finisher and his strength makes him a big threat from set pieces too.

Not quite the pacey forward that Gray was for them but variety is the spice of life, and a change of attacking style could be what Burnley need to push on this season after an impressive start.

The report suggests that Leeds have already lined up Ross McCormack as a potential replacement should this move go ahead so it is unlikely they will put up too much of a fight for the player.

If Wood can transfer his goal scoring ability into the top flight, then Premier League defences be afraid. Be very afraid.

**What do you think Leeds fans? Let us know down below.**