Newcastle United's pursuit of Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has encountered repeated setbacks after Wolves rejected multiple bids this summer. Newcastle initially offered £50 million for the Norwegian forward, which Wolves declined, asserting they would not sell him at any price. An improved offer of £55 million was also turned down. Despite the refusals, Newcastle remains determined to secure the transfer before the deadline, continuing to seek a club-to-club agreement. Strand Larsen has expressed his desire to move to Newcastle but has not pressured Wolves out of respect. Meanwhile, Wolves have begun negotiations to sign Tolu Arokodare, the top scorer of the Belgian Jupiler League last season, as a potential new striker. The situation is further complicated by Newcastle's ongoing transfer saga involving Alexander Isak, with the club reportedly considering signing two new strikers to replace Isak, who has drawn interest from Liverpool and has been selected by Sweden despite the transfer uncertainty. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi has communicated to Strand Larsen that a move this window is unlikely. Newcastle's pursuit of new forwards is crucial to Isak's future, with a £130 million offer possibly prompting Wolves to sell, though significant developments are expected before the transfer deadline.
Newcastle United target Jorgen Strand Larsen has informed Wolves that he wants to leave. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi has informed Strand Larsen that a move would not be possible this window. More from @David_Ornstein ⤵️
🚨🐺 Wolves have started talks to sign Tolu Arokodare as new striker with deal underway on player/club side. Top scorer of Belgian Jupiler league last season now serious target for #WWFC. https://t.co/ZmxgaUd3a8
The Newcastle United centre-forward pursued by Liverpool thought it would be a good idea to remove himself from the limelight. The situation was increasingly tense, he knew that. The Liverpool Echo was already running an ‘Hour By Hour’ analysis of the proposed transfer https://t.co/TGzZuUpfIP