WOLVES REJECT £55M NEWCASTLE BID FOR STRAND LARSEN – Magpies’ deadline day striker hunt grows desperate FS
Wolves have knocked back a second, improved bid from Newcastle United worth £55 million for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, further frustrating the Magpies’ urgent search for attacking reinforcements.
The offer was rejected on Tuesday evening, just as the 25-year-old forward produced a match-winning display, scoring two late goals in Wolves’ thrilling 3-2 Carabao Cup victory over West Ham. His performance only underlined his value, with manager Vitor Pereira acknowledging after the game that “every player has a price” — though Wolves appear determined to keep their in-form striker.
Newcastle’s pursuit of a new frontman has been anything but smooth. Their initial £50m approach for Strand Larsen was turned down on Monday, while bids for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa have also been rejected. The club are eager to secure a reliable replacement for Callum Wilson, whose future remains uncertain amid ongoing injury struggles and form concerns.
To compound matters, Alexander Isak continues to make himself unavailable for selection as speculation over a possible move to Liverpool intensifies. That leaves Eddie Howe’s side with limited attacking options and mounting pressure in the final days of the transfer window.
With Deadline Day looming on Monday, Newcastle’s hunt for a striker is becoming increasingly urgent, and all eyes remain on whether Wolves will eventually be tempted to cash in on Strand Larsen or hold firm.
