Wolves Stand Firm as Jorgen Strand Larsen Attracts Fresh Newcastle Interest

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira spoke about transfer rumors after two offers from Newcastle for Jorgen Strand Larsen. He stressed that Larsen remains at Wolves but said, “every player has a price.” With the transfer window closing, the situation remains uncertain.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Newcastle United have made two offers for Larsen, with a £55 million bid declined by Wolves on Tuesday night. Larsen scored two key late goals in a 3-2 Carabao Cup win over West Ham, showing his value to Wolves. His manager, Pereira, recognized Larsen’s value, both on and off the pitch, while insisting he remains focused on his current club amid questions about his future.

LARSEN’S IMPORTANCE AND THE TEAM PICTURE

Larsen enjoyed a strong Premier League season in 2024/25, scoring 14 goals in 35 appearances. This stellar performance set a new club record for most goals by a Wolves debutant in the Premier League. Wolves parted ways with several big stars this summer, placing more pressure on the Norwegian forward. The club continue to view Larsen as vital, with sources indicating they would not entertain offers below £75 million. Wolves finished the last league season in 16th place, but they have made a strong start this time around, with Larsen leading them to crucial points.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR WOLVES AND LARSEN?

Wolves are keen to hold onto Larsen and are preparing a new contract proposal to provide for his long-term future amid continued interest from Newcastle, especially with the deadline approaching. Newcastle are expected to make another go, with Callum Wilson on the way out and Alexander Isak’s future uncertain. Recently, Larsen signed a new long-term deal with Wolves, committing until June 2029, which reinforces Wolves’ intention to keep him despite external interest as reported. Wolves’ next fixture is against Aston Villa in the Premier League. Villa are narrowly ahead of Wolves in the standings, meaning the points tally is especially significant for both clubs as they look to rise the table early in the season. Much may depend on whether Larsen remains at Molineux beyond deadline day.