‘Noises’ – Newcastle insider reveals latest on Jorgen Strand Larsen after rejected bid
Newcastle United have been pursuing moves for striker reinforcements this summer in the midst of the ongoing saga with Alexander Isak.
Eddie Howe has endured a torrid time in the transfer window this summer, seeing multiple targets opt for moves elsewhere.
The saga surrounding Isak has added to the negativity around the club but the Swedish international is currently still a Newcastle player with less than a week left in the transfer window.
Newcastle have attempted to prize Yoane Wissa from Brentford, but the West London club have denied the Magpies’ approaches for the Democratic Republic of Congo forward thus far with attentions now turning to a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Jorgen Strand Larsen.
In a new development, an insider close to Newcastle has revealed the latest on the club’s move for the Wolves striker.
Jorgen Strand Larsen lined up as transfer deadline nears
As the club looks to push on after an encouraging 2024-25 campaign, a disappointing transfer window has dampened enthusiasm at Newcastle.
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), The Telegraph’s Northern Football Writer Luke Edwards revealed: “Newcastle do not think a deal for Jorgen Strand Larsen is dead despite their initial £50m bid being rejected.
“We shall see, Wolves have every right to resist but there are some positive noises around this one. Once again the message is clear – this is a replacement for [Callum] Wilson not Isak.”
Edwards continued: “There is little confidence in Wissa happening internally and there hasn’t been for a while.”
Striker reinforcements are crucial if Newcastle are to step on
Football Insider verdict
Whether a move for Strand Larsen is completed in time – and therefore whether he will be at the club alongside fellow Scandinavian Isak – is yet to be seen, but one factor that is clear, is Newcastle’s need for more strikers in their squad.
So far it’s been up to Anthony Gordon to lead the line in Isak’s stead, but the England international is better suited to a role out wide, as are most of Newcastle’s forward line options.
In fact, the only other player in the squad with a decent handful of number nine experience is converted central midfield Joelinton, who first joined the club as a striker in 2019.
A return to that role for the Brazilian is unlikely, and Newcastle’s consistent pursuits of striker options this summer has been noticeable.
| Season | Goals |
| 2020-21 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | 4 |
Firstly it was Bryan Mbeumo, then Benjamin Sesko (both joined Manchester United), then Wissa, and now it’s Strand Larsen.
Isak has played 40 or more games in five of the last seven seasons in all competitions at club level, a run that seems unsustainable, and even if the Swede is to stay at the club Howe could urgently do with a serviceable backup for his talisman.
In the short term, another number nine would provide a backup, or alternative, to Isak, whilst also acting as an insurance option should Isak leave at any point in the near future, providing Howe with somewhat of a win-win scenario.