Eddie Howe believes the “physicality and character” of recent signing Chris Wooden will make him a key a part of Newcastle United’s bid to remain within the Premier League subsequent season.
Wooden joined Newcastle on Thursday in a £20m switch from relegation-threatened rivals Burnley, and can add to an attacking unit which already comprises Callum Wilson, Allan Saint-Maximin, Joelinton and Dwight Gayle.
Wooden, the costliest 30-year-old in Premier League historical past, has been nursing a groin harm however is hopeful of being accessible for Newcastle’s necessary assembly with one other membership combating on the backside of the desk, Watford, at St James’ Park on Saturday.
“Chris is a vital signing for us at an important time and I’m more than happy we’ve got been in a position to transfer rapidly and produce him right here,” mentioned Howe, who can carry Newcastle out of the underside three with victory over Claudio Ranieri’s Watford.
“He’s a really harmful attacking menace, has a physicality and character that I actually like, and he has huge expertise within the Premier League. He can be an amazing match for us.”
The New Zealand worldwide Wooden scored 49 Premier League objectives in 144 appearances beneath Sean Dyche at Burnley, and is worked up to get going at a brand new membership after 4 and a half years in Lancashire.
“I’ve performed at St. James’ Park a number of instances and it’s an incredible place, so to have the possibility to characterize this membership with these unbelievable supporters behind me and my team-mates may be very particular,” Wooden mentioned.
“The membership and supervisor have been first-class throughout this course of, and I actually can’t wait to get onto the pitch and repay the religion they’ve in me, particularly with a significant a part of the season forward of us.”
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