Agent confirms striker deal is off as Newcastle United set to confirm alternative £55m transfer

Jorgen Strand Larsen’s agent has confirmed to Norwegian media that his client will stay at Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer.

Newcastle United had two bids rejected for the 25-year-old last week, with Wolves issuing a firm “not-for-sale” stance. The Midlands club only signed Strand Larsen on a permanent deal from Celta Vigo for £23million two months ago.

A dramatic end to the window saw Newcastle move for Strand Larsen once Alexander Isak’s intentions became clear. High-ranking Toon officials held crunch talks with the Swede at his Northumberland home last week.

Alexander Isak to Liverpool

Following the meeting, it is understood that Newcastle viewed Isak’s exit as the best possible outcome. The 25-year-old downed tools all summer in an effort to force his move to Liverpool.

In the end, the player won - with Isak on Merseyside after completing a medical earlier today. Newcastle accepted a British transfer record offer worth around £130million last night.

When the move is confirmed, a line can be drawn under the most intense transfer saga of the summer. Newcastle will have signed two strikers to replace Isak and Callum Wilson - one of their “conditions” to agree a sale.

Yoane Wissa makes deadline-day move

Yoane Wissa has also pushed for an exit in recent months. Newcastle had two bids turned down earlier in the window but reached a breakthrough at £55million.

He has been on Tyneside finalising the details having driven through the night to get his move. At the time of writing, the Magpies have not announced Wissa’s arrival but the news is imminent.

Jorgen Strand Larsen staying put

As for Strand Larsen, his agent, Tore Pedersen, has confirmed to Norwegian outlet VG that the striker will be staying at Molineux beyond the transfer deadline. Wolves had left him out of their Premier League squad against Everton on Saturday.

Strand Larsen travelled to Norway for international duty this afternoon and will not join his third club in as many months. Wolves boss Vitor Pereira hinted at this being the case following their 3-2 defeat to the Toffees.

"I hope so,” he told reporters. “He is an important player. Today, if he plays, his quality could give us something else. We are not in a situation to sell our best players. The information I have is that he will stay with us."

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