Newcastle United have reportedly agreed personal terms with the striker as they weigh up an official bid.
Newcastle United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
But whether they make an official move for the Norwegian depends on what unfolds with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and wantaway striker Alexander Isak.
As the summer transfer window enters the remaining 10 days, the Magpies’ priority is to replace Callum Wilson, who left to join West Ham United on a free transfer. Isak wants to join Liverpool and is refusing to train or play in an attempt to force through a move, however his exit will only be considered if United can sign more than one striker.
Newcastle United hold talks with Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen
Newcastle continue to explore their options and, as per our sister title The Express and Star, have held talks over Wolves’ Strand Larsen through intermediaries. According to writer Liam Keen, Strand Larsen is open to the move having agreed personal terms, but isn’t, as it stands, trying to force a move.
Speaking on E&S Wolves Podcast, Keen said: “Larsen, as we understand it, is being professional, continuing to train and play and is not attempting to force a move. But we also understand he's agreed personal terms with Newcastle. And obviously, if the move was to materialise, he'd be open to it, which is understandable with them being in Europe and obviously spending a lot of money at the moment.
“And Wolves' position for a player that they spent £2.5m to sign on loan fee and then an extra £23m this summer to sign, so £25.5m total package over the last couple of years to make him a permanent Wolves player, we understand it would take a package of at least £60 million for Wolves to consider. That doesn't mean he goes for that price, negotiations will be ongoing.
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“As you mentioned, with intermediaries, the clubs aren't in contact at the moment but if things press on further, the clubs will be in contact. And the £60m package would be enough for a conversation, as we understand it at the moment.
“He scored 14 Premier League goals last season, he's integral to the way Wolves play, he's a very important player. And as we say, Wolves are very, very desperate to keep hold of him, particularly because of the player he is, but also where they are in the window. If he was to go, Wolves would need to bring in two forwards as a replacement.”
“It very much depends, obviously, on Newcastle trying to get Wissa,. The situation with Isak, with him, is at an impasse at the moment. So there are things that willimpact whether Newcastle make an official bid for him or not. But if they do, and it's around that figure, Wolves will have a big decision to make.”
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