Rob Lee has urged Newcastle United to sign a striker to ease the burden on Callum Wilson. Last season, the Magpies’ number nine finished as top goalscorer - with eight - despite missing 20 Premier League games due to injury.
Alarmingly, Wilson has missed 32 top-flight games - almost an entire campaign - since arriving from Bournemouth two years ago. Few Toon supporters discredit the 30-year-old’s ability to score goals but concerns remain over his injury record.
Chris Wood is the only other first-team striker on the books, leaving Eddie Howe short of attacking options. It is no secret that those in power at St James’ Park are busting the gut to bolster the frontline.
