Newcastle latest news: Fresh claim emerges involving Chris Wood and Callum Wilson

TalkSPORT reporter Alex Crook would not be surprised to see Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe pair Callum Wilson and Chris Wood up front together this season.

Wood arrived at St. James’ Park in the January transfer window via a £25 million move from relegation rivals Burnley and is yet to play alongside Wilson for his new club.

The Magpies made five acquisitions last month, bringing in Matt Targett, Bruno Guimaraes, Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn alongside the New Zealand striker.

Both Trippier and Wood featured in what was just Newcastle’s second Premier League victory of the campaign against Leeds United last time out, but they remain in the relegation zone, two places and one point from safety.

Howe’s charges have struggled at both ends of the pitch throughout 2021/22, leaking 43 top-flight goals – the second-highest total in the division – while scoring on just 21 occasions – the fourth-lowest tally in the league.

However, it’s hoped that Wood will be able to provide the extra firepower needed to catapult Newcastle up the table.

The 30-year-old has racked up double figures for goals in the Premier League in each of the last four seasons, and he’ll surely be aiming to carry that impressive form into his new side.

Howe has played a variety of formations during his short Newcastle reign, including 4-4-2 in multiple fixtures against the likes of Arsenal, Norwich City and Leicester.

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Although Wilson is currently out injured, Crook believes the deadly forward could be partnered alongside Wood upon his return to full fitness.

He told GiveMeSport: “So, it wouldn’t surprise me if when he’s fit, Eddie Howe paired them together, and it’s sort of two up front,