The Wolves striker is said to be on United's transfer radar ahead of deadline day
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Joergen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester City FC at Molineux on October 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Joergen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester City FC at Molineux on October 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)
Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen
Newcastle United transfer target Jorgen Stand Larsen is ready to kick on in the Premier League after impressing in his first season in the top flight.
The 25-year-old arrived at Molineux on a season-long loan deal from Celta Vigo last summer, and has now made the move a permanent one after settling into life in England.
A strong end to the campaign saw Stand Larsen hit eight goals in the second half of the season, helping the Black Country side avoid relegation under Vitor Pereira.
The Norwegian has been linked with a move to Newcastle as they look to address their striker issues after Callum Wilson's departure and Alexander Isak's refusal to play due to his wish to leave the club.
Strand Larsen had scored six times under Gary O'Neil, but his season came alive when Pereira took over, and he hit a purple patch of seven goals in eight games after recovering from a broken hand.
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Looking back on the campaign, the striker admits he adapted to the Premier League quicker than he perhaps expected, in a message that will no doubt appeal to Eddie Howe and Newcastle.
"It's been a good first season in the Premier League," Strand Larsen said about completing his permanent moves to Wolves earlier this summer. "I'm proud of what I've done.
"I've been able to take the steps earlier than I've done before. Previously, when I moved to a new country, I've needed more time to get into it and score goals.
"As a striker, the team need you to score the goals and be on the end of the crosses, so to score 14 goals – and come back after my injuries and a little dip of form – it was a good season for me in that respect.
"Since Vitor and his staff came in, I scored eight goals, and seven goals in eight games, so it was a good end of the season, and as a team we progressed in a really good way for next season."
Newcastle have stepped up their efforts to sign Brentford's Yoane Wissa with a new £40m offer, but could yet make a second move for a striker before the September 1 deadline.
Howe is keen to have two players to compete for every position, and the arrival of new strikers will allow Anthony Gordon to switch back to his more natural left-wing role.