Newcastle are struggling to find a new striker this summer. Their bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen has been firmly rejected. Wolves made it clear the player is not for sale.
This comes at a crucial time for Newcastle. The club needs a forward after Callum Wilson’s exit and uncertainty over Alexander Isak’s future.
Newcastle made two big offers. First, they offered £50 million. Then, they upped it to £55 million. Both bids were turned down by Wolves. The club confirmed that the Norwegian striker is essential to their plans.
Strand Larsen has shown impressive form. He scored 14 league goals last season. He has proven his value at Wolves already. The team insists he stays.
Despite the setback, the magpies are not giving up. The striker is reportedly open to a transfer. He wants to play for Newcastle before the window closes.
Clubs’s strike crisis deepened as Alexander Isak continues to refuse playing. Isak wants to move to Liverpool. The club rejected a £110m offer for him. His refusal to train added more pressure on Newcastle to act fast.
The club is expanding their search for alternatives. They once considered Yoane Wissa, but the bid was rejected as well. Other targets like Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike have also slipped away.
Now, Strand Larsen is seen as a “dark horse” option. Newcastle even agreed personal terms with him. But without an acceptable offer, nothing moves forward.
Wolves stand firm at around £70 million. Newcastle so far remain unwilling to reach that level.
With the transfer deadline looming, the club face a race against time.
They need a striker urgently to fill the gap in their squad. Supporters now wait to see if the Magpies can seal a deal—before time runs out.
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