Newcastle's R890 Million Bid SHUT DOWN! Wolves Refuse Strand Larsen Sale!

Newcastle United have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of a new striker, with Wolves rejecting their R890 million bid for Norwegian international Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Magpies are desperate to bolster their attacking options before the transfer window slams shut on 1 September, but Wolves are adamant that Strand Larsen is not for sale.

Why Wolves are Holding On

Wolves' stance is clear: Strand Larsen is too important to the team, and there simply isn't enough time left in the transfer window to find a suitable replacement. The 25-year-old striker only joined Wolves permanently on July 1st for R410 million after a successful loan spell where he bagged 14 Premier League goals. He's already started both of Wolves' league games this season, highlighting his importance to the squad.

Newcastle's Striker Search

Newcastle are in the market for a centre-forward following Callum Wilson's departure. They also had two bids rejected by Brentford for Yoane Wissa. Manager Eddie Howe is under pressure to bring in reinforcements, especially with Alexander Isak's future uncertain. Isak has reportedly expressed his desire to leave, further compounding Newcastle's woes.

• Wolves reject R890 million bid for Jorgen Strand Larsen
• Newcastle searching for a striker after Callum Wilson's exit
• Brentford also rejected Newcastle's bids for Yoane Wissa

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has emphasized Strand Larsen's importance to the team, stating he is fully committed. However, Pereira stopped short of guaranteeing that the Norwegian striker would remain at the club this summer.

With time running out, Newcastle face a race against the clock to secure a striker before the transfer window closes. The rejection of their bid for Strand Larsen represents a significant setback in their transfer plans.