Deal on? Agent pushes to secure ‘dream’ £60m Newcastle United transfer
Newcastle United have seen two bids rejected for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen
Norwegian media claim Jorgen Strand Larsen’s agent is jetting to England to finalise his Newcastle United move.
Toon chiefs have already seen two bids rejected for the Wolverhampton Wanderers striker. The highest is understood to be worth around £55million - despite Wolves paying £23million just two months ago.
Larsen spent last season on loan at Molineux and bagged 14 Premier League goals. He got off the mark for 2025-26 in style earlier this week, coming off the bench to bag a brace to dump West Ham United out of the Carabao Cup.
However, NewcastleWorld understands any deal will be tough to negotiate. Wolves recognise Larsen’s importance to their Premier League survival and do not wish to lose the player this summer.
Agent jetting to England
TV2 report that Larsen’s agent, Tore Pederson, is heading to England to try and reach a breakthrough. There is now growing confidence within Norway that the 25-year-old will join Newcastle before Monday’s deadline.
It is thought that, while the saga unfolds, Larsen remains committed to Wolves, unlike wantaway strikers elsewhere. The Magpies have been hamstrung in the opening two games as star man Alexander Isak continues to down tools.
A ‘dream’ situation
Norway manager Stale Solbakken called a possible Newcastle move a “dream” situation for Larsen. He told reporters: “I haven’t spoken to Jorgen but this is a dream situation for him. He plays in the Premier League anyway and suits both clubs.
“Newcastle play mostly with one striker and put in a lot of crosses and have wingers with pace. So, he will probably fit well (at Newcastle United). But he also fits well at Wolves. They (also) play a type of football that suits him.”
Jorgen Strand Larsen breaks silence
Speaking post-match to the club’s media team, Larsen hailed the Wolves faithful while outlining his Premier League focus at Molineux. He said: “When the crowd is going here, it’s one of the best feelings ever.
“I should have had a hat-trick! But two goals in 15 minutes? Not bad. We all know that the most important thing for us is to focus on Saturday. We have to get back winning in the Premier League but this is what we need.
“We need to come back in these games and show that we have the spirit that the team is ready. We can be difficult to play against at Molineux. Every minute since I’ve come to the club has been special and I have to say thanks to them (the fans).
“It is important that they are not on our backs when things are going bad too because we need that backing. We are very energetic, the staff want to give us so much energy and it’s important that we create a good atmosphere here at Molineux.”