Town have confirmed the signing of Leicester City striker Chris Wood on loan for the rest of the season with the Foxes able to recall him at 24 hours' notice after the first 28 days.

The 23-year-old, who has been handed the number 39 shirt and trained with the squad this morning ahead of Sunday's derby at Norwich, had been linked with the Blues since early last month with Wolves and Reading both having shown interest in the last few days, while AFC Bournemouth and Sheffield Wednesday were previously understood to have been keen to add him to their squads for the run-in.

Wood, Tommy Smith’s room-mate when they are on international duty with New Zealand, hasn't started for the Foxes since their promotion to the Premier League, having scored eight goals last season, four in the Championship, four in the Capital One Cup.

Born in Auckland, Wood started his British career with West Brom, spending time out on loan with Barnsley, Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol City, Millwall and Leicester before joining the Foxes permanently for £2 million in January 2013.

Wood's last senior action was a 30-minute sub appearance in the 1-0 FA Cup win over Newcastle on January 3rd and the 6ft 2in tall frontman returned to training after an ankle injury earlier in the week.

Town boss Mick McCarthy has been keen to add another striker to his squad with Noel Hunt probably out for the season with a knee injury, while David McGoldrick has missed the last four matches with a thigh problem.

The Blues also struggled when without target man Daryl Murphy in the recent game against Wigan.

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PJH added 19:59 - Feb 27 bluesince84-I do not really care who scores our winner. Another moment there like Danny Haynes' handball would be fine with me. I am really looking forward to my trip over the border.
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NoelTheDub added 20:27 - Feb 27 bohslegend Why not play 3 up front,Why keep 1 on the bench, why not do something different.Clearly we are a better team on the front foot but I see the same old story on Sun Anderson or Tabb or both.We are bringing in guys who dont get a proper run for example bringing on Varney or Woods for Murf or Sears with 10 min to go wont change anything.Chaplow is well worth a go also like Parr who deserves his starting place.

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wayway added 20:43 - Feb 27 An excellent signing but he will probably play him behind the back four
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KiwiTractor added 21:34 - Feb 27 Welcome Woody. I've seen a vast improvement in your game over the past few season and I'm sure you will do well here. But 2 Kiwi's is enough, we do still want to go up! Hahaha
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BlueandTruesince82 added 22:03 - Feb 27 You wouldn't like to see Winston Reid sign on Kiwi? Not that i anticipate that happening anytime soon
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dirtydingusmagee added 09:36 - Feb 28 good signing,we now have the potential to field a formidable front line, hopefully it will be put to good use.We do need the service from midfield though .I always believe best form of defence is attack, sitting back and trying to defend a one goal lead is a recipe for disaster in my book,got to keep the opposition pegged back.Think if we are to get anything from the big one we will need to hit them early .Thisis a very important match ,for position and bragging rights, no place for passengers or stage fright. GET STUCK IN BOYS, give the budgies the Suffolk knockout Punch COYB

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