Newcastle weigh Strand Larsen as late-summer striker option

Newcastle United are assessing a late-summer striker option in Jorgen Strand Larsen, with talks already held over a potential move from Wolves as the club searches for a reliable goal threat amid a win-now push and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak. The Norway international is believed to be receptive to the idea of a switch, though he is not actively pressing for a departure, and any deal would hinge on Wolves’ valuation and Newcastle’s willingness to meet it.

Larsen, 25, emerged as a plausible target after a productive season at Wolves, where he contributed a double-digit goal tally and several assists across competitions. He joined Wolves on loan from Celta Vigo and then secured a permanent move this summer. The transfer discussion comes as Newcastle spearhead a broader recruitment drive to bolster their attack, having struggled to land several top targets and now weighing a more diverse set of options. Market chatter around Larsen places his value in the region of a substantial eight-figure transfer, with Wolves reportedly seeking a package that could reach around 60 million pounds, a figure well above his current market valuation in the mid-range of reports....