Leeds United accept Burnley’s £15million bid for wantaway striker Chris Wood

LEEDS UNITED boss Thomas Christiansen has confirmed that Burnley’s £15million bid for Chris Wood has been accepted.

The Whites boss confirmed the news following their 2-0 win away to Sunderland after the forward was not involved in the squad.

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Christiansen confirmed after the match he expects wood to complete his move to Turf Moor.

Wood rejected a new deal at Elland Road and the Leeds boss knew the player would not feature against Sunderland on Friday.

Christiansen also confirmed Leeds United had drawn up a list of targets to replace Wood.

Christiansen said: “Personally I hope Chris will do fine. I don’t have anything against him. He’s a good guy and he’s done what I expected of him.”

He added: “I only count on players who want to fight for the shirt, the badge and their team-mates.”

Wood travelled for the Whites’ Championship clash but was not included on the team sheet before kick-off as he also released a statement.

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It has been reported Leeds are eyeing a move for Sheffield Wednesday’s Jordan Rhodes as a replacement for Wood.

The 27-year-old only moved to Hillsborough back in January from Middlesbrough but has already been tipped to depart the Owls.

Leeds have also been linked with a move for Hamburg striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga.

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