Leeds United striker Chris Wood has issued a statement in light of his absence from the Whites' squad to take on Sunderland this evening and amid speculation of a move to Premier League side Burnley.
Wood has been tipped for a £15m switch to Turf Moor, despite travelling with the Leeds squad to Sunderland.
He was in the team hotel, but did not head with the squad to the Stadium of Light and has been tipped to have a medical with Burnley on Sunday morning.
Now Wood has issued a statement on his absence.
He feels given the ongoing negotiations it would not be right for him to pull on a white shirt.
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Wood said in a statement: "Due to strong interest from a Premier League team, the ongoing discussions with the club, and given it has always been my ambition to play at the highest level, I don't feel it is right that I play today.
"I wish the team all the best and hope the lads can pick up the three points."
Wood's statement will be taken as yet another sign he is set to leave Leeds and move to Burnley, where he will reunite with former Whites team-mate Charlie Taylor.
