Newcastle transfer plan in tatters as Alexander Isak suffers fresh blow to Liverpool hope

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net.

Newcastle's hopes of signing Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves appear slim(Image: Getty Images)

Alexander Isak could be left in limbo beyond Monday's transfer deadline as Newcastle's attempts to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen before the summer window closes face continued resistance from Wolves.

Isak, 25, wants a move to Liverpool and is adamant that he has played his final game for Newcastle.

The only way that the Toon will, apparently, countenance selling is if they can sign TWO strikers in the coming days.

Norway hitman Strand Larsen has emerged as a serious target in recent weeks following a failed attempt to prise Yoane Wissa away from Brentford.

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira insisted on Tuesday night that he was sure the forward would not do such a thing, even though he conceded that "every player has a price".

It emerged on Wednesday that Newcastle were preparing an improved £60million offer for Strand Larsen after seeing two previous bids rejected, including a £55m proposal which coincided with the striker's two-goal cameo in the Carabao Cup win over West Ham.

Wolves are looking for a striker of their own to supplement Strand Larsen, who marked his maiden season in English football with 14 Premier League goals, rather than replace him.

If Strand Larsen is still a Wolves player beyond Monday night, he is likely to be handed a new contract.

Alexander Isak continues to be linked with Liverpool but Newcastle are unlikely to sell if they cannot get signings of their own over the line(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)

News that another Newcastle target is unlikely to move will not be welcomed at Anfield; Liverpool remain keen on the idea of bolstering their new-look attack with Isak as the centrepiece and are expected to return to the table with a second proposal in the coming days.

Article continues below

There is an acceptance, though, that Newcastle are highly unlikely to sell their top asset without securing quality signings of their own beforehand.

Isak has yet to play for Newcastle this season and is unmoved on his desire to join Liverpool despite talks with members of the club's hierarchy before the two teams met in the Premier League on Monday night.

Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.

Learn more

£43

£35

Sky

Get the deal here

Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.

Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.