Wolves reject £55m Newcastle bid for Strand Larsen

Jorgen Strand Larsen, who scored twice in the win over West Ham on Tuesday, has been turned down by Wolves.

Following a £50m rejection earlier this week, the Magpies had returned with a £55m offer.

With the transfer window closing on Monday and the team’s ability to find a replacement, Wolves do not want to sell the Norway international.

Alexander Isak, a striker from Sweden who hasn’t played for the Magpies in a while trying to make a move to Liverpool, is looking for new firepower.

With a final eight minutes of the game, Wolves defeated West Ham 3-2 in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, Strand Larsen came off the bench to score twice. He had only signed for a £23 million loan deal with Celta Vigo this summer.

Even though he wants to keep the forward, boss Vitor Pereira later refused to rule out a sale.

Every player has a price, even [Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo], he said. Football is very important to me, but I understand it. What will occur, we’ll keep you informed.

He stays, of course, if it’s my choice. He plays a very significant role.

Strand Larsen, who scored 14 Premier League goals last season, has remained a professional, and Pereira believes the 25-year-old will not be forced to make a move, is an attractive option there.

He said, “I know a lot of players in my career who have asked me not to play, but he wants to play every time.” He wants to assist the team.