By Kevin Campbell

9th Dec, 2022 | 9:07am

Leeds United told to sign Rodrigo ally after source's reveal - 'exactly what they need', pundit says

Kevin Campbell has claimed the signing of Chris Wood could free up Rodrigo Moreno to thrive even further in a number ten role at Leeds United.

The former Arsenal striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 31-year-old New Zealand international is exactly what the Whites are needing.

Sources told this site on Saturday (3 December) that Leeds United are weighing up a January bid for Newcastle United forward Wood.

The Whites could now turn to the loan market to provide an alternative to the injury-plagued Patrick Bamford and in-form forward Rodrigo.

Bamford has managed just four top-flight starts this term – with Rodrigo stepping up to provide nine Premier League strikes, already his highest-ever tally.

Wood has been used sparingly since joining Newcastle earlier this year – scoring four goals in 33 appearances.

He cost the mega-rich Magpies a reported £25million but only has a contract running until June 2024.

Campbell suggested his signing would give Rodrigo a new lease of life in the second half of the season.

He told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “Someone like Wood coming in would be a very good piece of January business.

“He knows the league, he’s Premier League proven – and he’s very rarely injured, which is important.

“That would give them a bit more of a focal point. Although Rodrigo has done pretty well in that striker role, adding a Wood will free up Rodrigo to do other things in that number 10 role.

“Chris Wood has scored goals wherever he’s gone, and that’s exactly what they are needing.”

In other news, Gabby Agbonlahor claims Tyler Adams is destined for Leeds United exit amid “release clause” claim.