Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle’s hierarchy that his squad will be left ‘dangerously short’ if they fail to replace Chris Wood, who is joining Nottingham Forest on loan ahead of a £15million permanent deal.
The Magpies boss admits he had no intention of letting the 31-year-old go this month, before Forest presented a package that was too good to turn down.
Newcastle paid £25m for Wood last January, activating a release clause at Burnley, and the striker helped transform their season as the team climbed clear of the relegation zone.