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Wolves reject £50m Newcastle bid for Strand Larsen

Wolves reject £50m Newcastle bid for Strand Larsen

Summary

Newcastle United tried to buy striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves for £50 million, but Wolves rejected the offer. Newcastle is looking for a new striker after losing Callum Wilson, but so far, their efforts to sign new players have not been successful.

Key Facts

  • Newcastle United offered £50 million for Jorgen Strand Larsen, but Wolves did not accept the offer.
  • Wolves recently acquired Larsen permanently for £23 million after he scored 14 goals during a loan period last season.
  • Newcastle is seeking a new centre-forward because Callum Wilson's contract ended last month, leaving them short on strikers.
  • Newcastle also had bids for Yoane Wissa rejected by Brentford, and the team is still trying to sign a new forward before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
  • Wolves' manager, Vitor Pereira, stated that Larsen is critical for their team, especially after losing another player to Manchester United.
  • Newcastle is facing difficulties in finding available strikers, with other targets choosing different clubs.
  • The club is in a tight timeline to secure a new striker before the transfer window ends.
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