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Premier League Club Consider Shock Move For Reading Striker Andy Carroll

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Published 08:21 14 Jan 2022 GMT

Premier League Club Consider Shock Move For Reading Striker Andy Carroll

Carroll's contract at Reading runs out this month.

Rory O'Callaghan

Rory O'Callaghan

Burnley are reportedly considering a move for Reading striker Andy Carroll as they look to find a replacement for Chris Wood.

Sean Dyche’s side suffered a significant blow in their battle against the drop after Wood joined relegation rivals Newcastle in a £25m move on Thursday.

Wood signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at St James’ Park after Newcastle activated the striker’s release clause at Turf Moor.

Burnley are now scrambling to find another striker before the January transfer window closes.

Andy Carroll's short-team deal at Reading runs out this month (Image: Alamy)
Andy Carroll's short-team deal at Reading runs out this month (Image: Alamy)

According to The Daily Mail, Burnley view Carroll as a potential replacement for Wood, who scored 53 goals in 165 games during his time in Lancashire.

Carroll is out of contract this month after signing a short-term deal with Reading in November.

The 33-year-old reportedly accepted a wage of £1,000-per-week to prove his form and fitness at the Championship club, after being released by Newcastle in the summer.

Carroll has managed only one goal in seven appearances for the Royals and had two spectacular strikes ruled out for offside in Tuesday’s defeat to Fulham.

Chris Wood has left Burnley to join relegation rivals Newcastle (Image: Alamy)
Chris Wood has left Burnley to join relegation rivals Newcastle (Image: Alamy)

However, despite his lack of goals, Carroll has reportedly impressed Dyche with his performances this season.

Meanwhile, senior figures at Burnley are said to be furious at losing Wood to Newcastle and are disappointed that the 30-year-old would leave them in such circumstances.

Burnley are currently third bottom of the Premier League, above Newcastle only on goal difference.

Carroll joined Reading in November after being released by Newcastle in the summer (Image: Alamy)
Carroll joined Reading in November after being released by Newcastle in the summer (Image: Alamy)

Reading, meanwhile, are hopeful of convicing Carroll to remain at the Madejski Stadium.

The striker’s deal is due to expire on January 15 but manager Veljko Paunovic has confirmed the club have made him an offer to extend his stay.

"We did make our best possible offer and approach so we are now waiting for a response," he said.

"Definitely, we were on time with our deadline and we are expecting the best possible outcome."

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Burnley, Newcastle United, Football, Premier League, Transfers, Andy Carroll, Reading

Rory O'Callaghan
Rory O'Callaghan

Rory O'Callaghan is Editorial Lead at SPORTbible. He has previously worked for Sky Sports News, MailOnline and Reach covering football, cricket, boxing and MMA. Tested daily as a Liverpool fan in a Manchester office.

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