Wolves block Newcastle’s £50m Larsen bid after Liverpool loss
Newcastle’s chase for a new front man hit a wall as Wolves turned down a £50m bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen. The rejected deal highlights the challenges the Magpies face in securing a top striker with the September transfer deadline approaching.
Wolves made Strand Larsen’s loan stay permanent for £23m last month after he scored 14 goals. Boss Vitor Pereira was clear: 'He is a very important player for us. I haven’t spoken with him about it. He is committed to the team. He likes to win, and he is a fighter.’
Newcastle need goals. Callum Wilson left last month when his contract expired, while two bids for Yoane Wissa were also turned down by Brentford. They also lost to champions Liverpool, with Anthony Gordon sent off. Alexander Isak, who has made his wish to join Liverpool clear, remains away from first-team training as Newcastle refuse to budge on their terms.
With failed bids for both Wissa and Strand Larsen, Newcastle face a race against time to bring in at least one striker before the transfer window closes.
