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Newcastle United’s increasingly desperate stance in the Alexander Isak saga stems largely from their catastrophic failure to secure alternative striker targets throughout the summer transfer window.

The Magpies have watched helplessly as potential replacements slipped through their fingers, leaving them dangerously exposed if their star striker departs.

Benjamin Šeško represented a target but the Slovenian opted for Manchester United.

Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap emerged as another option, but the young striker chose Stamford over St

James’ Park.

Most recently, Brentford rejected Newcastle’s bid for Yoane Wissa this week, demonstrating how the club is even struggling to sign second-tier targets.

The lack of movement caused Alexander Isak to make a public statement on his Instagram page earlier this week.

However, it seems that Newcastle may have found a solution to their strike force problems.

Wolves insider Liam Keen, reporting for the Express & Star, has reported that Wolves have a fight on their hands to keep hold of striker Jorgen Strand Larsen in the final weeks of the window.

Newcastle interest in concrete and talks between the Norwegians representatives and the Geordie club are believed to have already taken place.

Keen reports:

“Newcastle hold strong interest in Larsen and talks have already begun between intermediaries over a potential deal but the clubs are not in direct contact and will only hold negotiations if they believe they are getting closer to agreeing a fee.”

“It is understood it will take a package worth at least £60million for Wolves to consider any sale, but the club are desperate to keep hold of the striker who scored 14 Premier League goals last season.”

After Isak’s statement earlier this week, it feels that the bridges between him and the Toon Army have well and truly been burnt.

While Newcastle may not feel like Strand Larsen is a direct replacement for Isak, ath this point in the window they may not have that luxury.

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