Newcastle have stepped up their pursuit of Jorgen Larsen, tabling a bid of £50 million for Wolves’ starting striker.
When the rumours of Jorgen Strand Larsen to Newcastle first emerged, it was confusing.
The Norwegian only joined the club permanently at the beginning of the window, so to hear him linked with a move away was not expected.
But Newcastle’s striker crisis has been causing ripples throughout the transfer window, and now a deal looks possible. Wolves swiftly rejected this opening bid, but there is one concern.
Jorgen Strand Larsen has agreed personal terms with Newcastle
It was reported not long ago that Jorgen Strand Larsen was keen on a Newcastle move.
E&S ran this story about Newcastle’s bid, revealing that Strand Larsen has already agreed to the terms of a potential deal.
Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers grimaces during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Liam Keen writes: “It is understood that Larsen is not pushing for a way out of Wolves, but that he has agreed personal terms with Newcastle if a transfer was to materialise.”
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Newcastle’s bid is no surprise. Eddie Howe has personally looked into Strand Larsen, and it’s clear they want him on Tyneside.
But to hear everything else is in place, and all we have left is to trust Fosun not to accept the money, makes this a tense situation for Wolves fans.
Jorgen Strand Larsen’s respectful approach to Wolves goes against the grain
Wolves are lucky to have a player with Strand Larsen’s apparent temperament in this scenario.
Newcastle’s current and future strikers, Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa, have looked to force their club’s hand to reach their desired destinations.
Strand Larsen has stated he won’t agitate for a move, which is all the more reason for fans to want him to stay.
Wolves have rejected a bid £10 million below the £60 million asking price for Strand Larsen, but another bid will come.
It’s hard to put this in any other way. If Newcastle get their way and Strand Larsen leaves, Wolves’ Premier League survival prospects suddenly look very, very grim.