Newcastle United's Scottish midfielder Ryan Fraser (C) celebrates with Newcastle United's New Zealand striker Chris Wood (L) and Newcastle United's English midfielder Joe Willock (R) after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on February 8, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)
Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed Newcastle made a mistake signing Chris Wood.
Due to an injury to Callum Wilson, Newcastle decided to sign Burnley striker Chris Wood in January, as they aimed to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.
The New Zealand international failed to hit the ground running since joining the club, and Agbonlahor believes the signing was a mistake.
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“They could do with another striker as back-up to Wilson. Wood is not good enough, that was a crazy signing at £25million,” said Agbonlahor, speaking to Football Insider.
Wilson has struggled with injuries on more than one occasion, so if Newcastle want to finish in the top half of the Premier League, they may look to bring in another striker this summer.
