Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer advances as huge bid made for striker

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Newcastle United's initial offer for Wolverhampton Wanderers' forward Jorgen Strand Larsen has been turned down as the Magpies intensify their pursuit of strikers ahead of the summer transfer window deadline.

Manager Eddie Howe was left with no choice but to field Anthony Gordon as the main attacker and urgently needs additional players before the window shuts on September 1.

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Newcastle have had a bid for Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected.

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Newcastle have been pursuing Yoane Wissa, but Brentford have rejected two offers, the most recent being worth £40million.

Strand Larsen is not actively seeking a transfer either, but reportedly agreed personal terms with Newcastle last week,.

This situation is crucial for Isak's aspirations of securing a move to Liverpool.

If they are to allow the Swedish player to leave, Newcastle must sign two strikers, but so far, they have been met with disappointment at every turn.

Liverpool witnessed a £110m bid turned down by Newcastle at the beginning of August and have yet to return with a fresh proposal.

He's our player," he stated.

Newcastle have also had two offered turned down for Yoane Wissa.