Newcastle United have opening offer for Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected by Wolves – Report | OneFootball

Newcastle United have seen an opening bid rejected for Jorgen Strand Larsen, according to media in the West Midlands.

Claiming an exclusive on Monday afternoon, the Express and Star say that their information is that United offered £50m for the striker.

However, they add that their sources tell them that this ‘initial’ offer has been rejected by Wolves.

Sky Sports then quickly following that Express and Star announcement, reporting the same.

They claim that the Wolves position is that he is not for sale in this window because he is too important and the lack of time left in the window is not enough to find a Premier League-ready replacement.

Sky Sports adding that Newcastle United see Jorgen Strand Larsen as the replacement for Callum Wilson, not Alexander Isak. With Brentford having rejected United’s improved bid of £40m for Yoane Wissa last week.

Yoane Wissa has been another player they see potentially coming in for Wilson, however Brentford rejected a £40m bid for the striker last week.

Jorgen Strand Larsen did well in his first season at Wolves after a £23m deal was agreed with Celta Vigo.

The now 25 year old having been directly involved in exactly a third of the 54 Premier League goals that Wolves scored last season. In 30 PL starts and five sub appearances, the Norway international managed 14 league goals and four PL assists.