Newcastle Step Up Pursuit Of Jørgen Strand Larsen After £50m Bid Rejected

Newcastle United are not giving up in their chase for Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, despite having an initial £50 million offer turned down. Talks continue as the transfer deadline approaches and the Magpies prepare to increase their offer for one of the Premier League’s breakout forwards. According to reports, Wolves have acted quickly to sign the 25-year-old, who was also targeted by other European clubs.

NEWCASTLE’S STRIKER HUNT INTENSIFIES

Newcastle made their first official bid of £50 million for Jørgen Strand Larsen on Monday, but Wolves quickly rejected the offer. The Norwegian striker is not for sale in this window. With Callum Wilson having left the team and Alexander Isak also absent with a likely exit from the team, the need for another striker is pressing. Reports suggest a new, higher bid from Newcastle is expected soon and could be enough to change Wolves’ stance.

The potential move could earn them a 530 million windfall on a player they signed permanently for just £23 million this summer. Strand Larsen signed a new long-term deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers until June 2029, arriving after a successful loan spell last season.

WHY STRAND LARSEN MATTERS SO MUCH

Strand Larsen made a big impact in his first Premier League season with Wolves, scoring 14 goals and assisting five more in 35 league games. His contributions proved vital for a Wolves side fighting against relegation, making him their most important attacking player. Wolves fans worry that selling now could make survival that much more challenging.

Newcastle, meanwhile, need firepower of their own to boost their own push in the Premier League and in their return to the Champions League group stage this autumn. Last night, Newcastle lost 3-2 to Liverpool at St James’ Park, having won one point from two Premier League matches, while Wolves are struggling in 17th and only above the bottom three on goal difference. Newcastle finished fifth in the Premier League last season and aims to reach the Champions League spots this season.

TRANSFER DEADLINE LOOMING: WHAT COMES NEXT?

With the transfer deadline now just days away, Newcastle are preparing a second, likely improved bid for Strand Larsen. If accepted, it would leave Wolves with little time to find a replacement for their top striker. Wolves’ next match is against Everton, who have one win and one loss this season so far, in what already feels like an early relegation battle. Wolves aim to improve their standing after finishing 16th last season.

Newcastle will face Leeds United, who are eighth, with three points from two matches.