Newcastle United have been strongly linked with a move for the Wolverhampton Wanderers frontman
Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and manager Vitor Pereira
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira insists he has no concerns over Jorgen Strand Larsen's focus this weekend, despite talk of transfer interest from Newcastle United.
The Norwegian frontman has the been the subject of much speculation this week, with Newcastle said to be interested on a move for the 25-year-old.
Wolves are not keen on losing Strand Larsen so late in the window, especially after Matheus Cunha's departure to Manchester United, and reports claim they have slapped a £60m pricetag on the striker.
Newcastle are desperate to make a breakthrough in the window when it comes to attacking targets, having seen moves for Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko fall short.
Alexander Isak's reluctance to play for United while he holds out for a move to Liverpool as made life difficult for head coach Eddie Howe, with the Magpies linked with Strand Larsen, Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea.
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Reports this week suggested Strand Larsen would be interested in a switch to Tyneside, with the prospect of Champions League football said to be a big draw for the Wolves star.
However, ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, Pereira says his striker is fully focused on the job in hand.
“He is a very important player for us - I haven't spoken with him about it," he said of the transfer speculation.
"I watch him in training and he’s committed. He likes to win and he is a fighter. He is preparing himself to play tomorrow against Bournemouth."
“The market is the market. As long as the window is open, players can come and players can leave. This is football.”
Newcastle are running out of time to get at least one striker in before transfer deadline day on September 1.
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Anthony Gordon will again lead the line against Liverpool in Monday night's Premier League clash at St James' Park, with Will Osula and youngster Sean Neave as back-up options.