Leicester City on verge of £2million signing

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Thursday, December 27, 2012
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Leicester City are believed to be on the verge of signing West Brom striker Chris Wood in a deal worth up to £2million.

It is understood that the New Zealand international was due to have a medical at the King Power Stadium today with a view to joining the club when the transfer window opens in January.

  1. Chris Wood in action for Millwall against Derby earlier this year

    Chris Wood in action for Millwall against Derby earlier this year

The initial transfer fee is believed to be £1.25m with £750,000 in add-ons and bonuses.

The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Millwall and has scored 11 goals in 19 appearances for them so far.

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Lions manager Kenny Jackett was also keen on signing the striker permanently once his loan ended and was believed to have had a bid accepted, but is said to be now resigned to losing the striker.

There was no official comment from Leicester City today which is the club's policy under manager Nigel Pearson.

Pearson has always said he will only comment when transfer deals are signed and sealed.

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  • Profile image for Sheerclass

    by Sheerclass

    Friday, December 28 2012, 12:38PM

    “This boy fits the criteria , young talented and desire to achieve . From the you tube footage I've seen can score goals from anywhere and create chances for himself , great signing !
    I still hope Danns will be given an opportunity to return as he looks to have discovered his top form whilst on loan and could give us the bite in midfield we are missing, his partnership with Drinkwater was looking good last year and Danns was arguably one of our best players, save your money Nigel and bring him home.”

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    by Alanprichard

    Friday, December 28 2012, 10:02AM

    “NZ all Whites coach Ricki Herbert really rates Chris Wood as a top player. He recently scored one of the two goals when the NZ All Whites drew with China in Shanghai. Herbert went on to mention Chris Wood just failed to get on the end of a cross to score 2, NZ were unlucky they should have won the international. So a good signing by all accounts, Young strong and a real barn storming proper centre forward who can hold a ball up for the likes of David Nugent and Knocky to run on to. Also prepared to have a go himself. All we need now is a midfield General.”

  • Profile image for Happy_Fox

    by Happy_Fox

    Friday, December 28 2012, 7:34AM

    “Good signing. Doing nothing about the lack of a goal scoring second striker was not an option.”

  • Profile image for Patrick4939

    by Patrick4939

    Friday, December 28 2012, 6:37AM

    “Seems a heck of a big fee for a kid on a learning curve.
    Wonder how many he has scored away from home ?”

  • Profile image for OzLCFC

    by OzLCFC

    Friday, December 28 2012, 1:00AM

    “According to some internet sites he's already signed for LCFC.”

  • Profile image for squirril33

    by squirril33

    Thursday, December 27 2012, 7:41PM

    “could be the missing link. Lets hope the midfield perks up and gets back to how it once was. It may well do so because if they can see that a lot of the chances are likely to be taken it will give them more heart. It is not encouraging to see strikers continually squandering chances.”

  • Profile image for vanebob

    by vanebob

    Thursday, December 27 2012, 7:02PM

    “This should be a great signing for us, let's hope he's been watched regularly and we know how he plays and needs supporting and more importantly - play him in his rightful position. Good luck to him and our promotion push, up the foxes.”

  • Profile image for truthtooth

    by truthtooth

    Thursday, December 27 2012, 5:42PM

    “he passed his medical today ! good as ours .”

  • Profile image for ghostof66pah

    by ghostof66pah

    Thursday, December 27 2012, 5:41PM

    “It has been clear all season that we have a thin squad and that when the time was right, we would strengthen.

    It's Christmas time and with our usual bad December nearly out of the way and still in a good position, I see at least 2 signings possibly 3 to push us that bit further..

    Stay Calm and Carry on supporting the Foxes!!!!!!!!!!!”

  • Profile image for ash1967

    by ash1967

    Thursday, December 27 2012, 2:59PM

    “Just had to laugh, Henning Berg has been sacked at Blackburn, you always knew that Karma would hit the Blackburn Fans after the way they treated Steve Kean, they have struggled since he left and nosedived down the championship.
    Appalling the way Forest have treated Sean O'driscoll, absolute ridiculous discision, so I expect a bit of the same for the board at Forest, even the trees fans are go smacked.
    Anyway I hope this deal is pulled off, we may get the player who is used to scoring in the championship.”

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