Leeds United transfer target and Newcastle striker Chris Wood has insisted he is '100% committed' to the Magpies' for the rest of his contract, essentially ending any chance of him joining the Whites next month.
The New Zealand man only swapped Turf Moor for St. James' Park just under a year ago but has fallen down the pecking order under Eddie Howe after impressive showings from Callum Wilson and a reported £70m move for Alexandar Isak.
Wood told the Chronicle Live that he wants to see out the rest of his contract which ends in 2024: "100% - especially with the way the clubs is going, I'd love to be here long-term. Or even longer than I will be.
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"I still believe I have a big part to play here. I have not shown my best football here yet but hopefully I can do that given the chance. If not I am here to support the club and push them in the right direction. I am committed here and want to be here. I have played in every game expect one.
"Whatever capacity it is, I want to be here and help the manager. Whichever sees fit, if it's five minutes and seeing a game out, I am here to do it, work hard and press. If it's starting the game, scoring goals and working hard, I'm here to do that. My future is definitely here."
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