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Leeds United tell West Ham and Sunderland to stump up £15m to sign Chris Wood
LEEDS UNITED have slapped a £15million price tag on star striker Chris Wood to block interest in the New Zealand international.
Leeds United have valued Chris Wood at £15m
That is according to ESPN, who claim both West Ham and Sunderland are eyeing Leeds United's top goalscorer.
Wood has enjoyed a fruitful season in front of goal at Elland Road, having initially come under criticism at the start of the campaign.
His 17 goals in 29 games have helped Leeds move into third in the Championship and reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
Relegation-threatened Sunderland are struggling up front, with Jermain Defoe netting 12 of their 20 goals this season.
Defoe himself has been subject to bids from his former club West Ham, with Sunderland demanding at least £10m for the 35-year-old.
Wood (centre) has scored 17 goals for Leeds this season
Wood has helped Leeds move third in the Championship
The Hammers, meanwhile, are seeking a new striker after Simone Zaza's disappointing loan spell came to an end this month.
Wood, 25, scored in Leeds' 1-0 win over Derby on Friday to maintain manager Garry Monk's push for promotion.
The forward helped Leicester going promotion to the Premier League but was then offloaded.