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Newcastle Prepare £60m Offer for Wolves Striker

Magpies Step Up Pursuit of Strand Larsen

Newcastle are preparing a third bid worth £60m for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, according to Sky Sports. This follows two rejected offers of £50m and £55m, with Wolves holding firm over the Norwegian international’s availability late in the transfer window.

Strand Larsen was instrumental in Wolves’ Carabao Cup third-round progression on Tuesday, scoring two late goals to seal a 3-2 win over West Ham. Despite Wolves boss Vitor Pereira admitting “every player has a price”, the club’s stance is clear that their striker is not for sale this window without an immediate Premier League-ready replacement.

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Wolves Determined to Keep Star Forward

Wolves only completed Strand Larsen’s permanent signing earlier this summer for £23m, following a loan deal that triggered an obligation to buy. The timing of Newcastle’s approach, with Deadline Day on September 1, places Wolves under pressure to weigh a lucrative bid against the need for squad stability.

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Keith Downie of Sky Sports News reported: “The player is open to move and while he is not agitating to leave, he is open to a move to Newcastle. Wolves want to make sure it is a fee they are acceptable with. Clearly, £55m is not enough.”

Isak’s Future Adds Urgency

The Magpies’ search for a striker has intensified amid ongoing uncertainty over Alexander Isak’s future. Newcastle directors Jamie Reuben and Jacobo Solis reportedly visited the Swedish forward’s home earlier this week, but no resolution was reached. Isak has informed the club of his desire to explore options, with a £110m-plus bid rejected on August 1.

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Transfer Dominoes Could Decide Outcome

Downie added: “They are working in the background to sign a replacement to allow Strand Larsen to leave. If one or two dominoes fall, we might see a quick movement in the whole transfer market.” Newcastle’s determination to land Strand Larsen reflects their ambition to strengthen attacking options and stay competitive in the top-four race, while Wolves face the challenge of balancing financial opportunity with on-pitch stability.

Our View – EPL Index Analysis

For Newcastle supporters, this transfer chase highlights both ambition and risk. Spending £60m on Strand Larsen just months after Wolves secured him for £23m is a clear sign of intent, but it also raises questions about timing and value. Fans will see the move as a reaction to uncertainty around Isak’s future, yet many may question why the club are in this position so close to Deadline Day.

While Strand Larsen has impressed at Wolves, some supporters will be sceptical of paying such a significant fee for a player with limited Premier League experience. The market inflation is clear, but Newcastle’s long-term project relies on smarter recruitment, not just headline-grabbing fees.

Fans will also be wary of Wolves’ reluctance to sell. The insistence that he is “not for sale” unless they secure a replacement suggests Newcastle may face a drawn-out negotiation, which could disrupt other late-window plans. With Champions League football on the line, the club must balance ambition with pragmatism.

Ultimately, if Strand Larsen arrives and adapts quickly, this could be a statement of Newcastle’s growing stature. However, the sceptical view among fans is that the club must not let desperation dictate their transfer policy.