Revealed: Newcastle told what they will need to pay to finalise Strand Larsen deal
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Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Mon 25 August 2025 7:30, UK
Newcastle United will have to pay over the odds if they’re to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed what his sources have said about Newcastle’s burgeoning interest in Strand Larsen.
The Norwegian has emerged as a key target for Eddie Howe’s side and is keen on a move to Newcastle this summer, despite only signing permanently for Wolves for £25million in July after last season’s loan spell.
However, sources have told Football Insider that Strand Larsen isn’t at the top of Newcastle’s shortlist as they line up at least two new strikers, with Alexander Isak still pushing hard for a move to Liverpool.
Wolves are hesitant to sell their number nine just weeks after his permanent transfer, and as a result will demand a huge £60m package for Strand Larsen, more than double the £25m they paid to Celta Vigo.
Football Insider sources have stated that Newcastle are yet to officially declare their interest with a formal bid for the 25-year-old, and Wolves’ reluctance to sell makes this transfer increasingly unlikely.
Newcastle want to replace Alexander Isak before his potential move to Liverpool (Credit: Imago)
Football Insider has revealed that Newcastle’s leading target Yoane Wissa could be sold for roughly £50m this summer, with the Brentford striker seen as a more direct Isak replacement than Strand Larsen.
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Speaking on the new Inside Track podcast, O’Rourke said that after selling both Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri already this summer, Wolves will fight tooth and nail to keep Strand Larsen at Molineux.
“He’s on the list for Newcastle, but probably not at the top of the list if they are to bring in a new striker right now”, he told Football Insider.
“If Wolves were to even consider letting Strand Larsen go, they’re going to want big money for him – they’ll be looking at least double what they paid for him.
“Wolves don’t really want to sell – they’ve already lost two of their key performers from last season – but Newcastle have him on their list.
“They haven’t firmed up their interest with any formal bid or even an approach for the Norwegian, so Wolves will be hopeful that they can keep Strand Larsen.
“Newcastle still have other targets ahead of Strand Larsen if they are to bring in a new striker.”
Wolves paid £25million to make Strand Larsen’s loan move from Celta Vigo permanent (Credit: Imago)
Strand Larsen may be younger than both Isak and Wissa as Newcastle weigh up their attacking options this summer, but the huge price tag for Wolves’ number nine has proved enough to put them off so far.
Premier League legend Matt Le Tissier told Football Insider that Isak isn’t worth the £150m Newcastle are demanding from Liverpool, but the Magpies have stuck to that valuation despite the striker’s actions.
With Isak’s future at the heart of Newcastle’s transfer plans in the final eight days of the transfer window, it remains to be seen if another Premier League striker – namely Strand Larsen – will be on the move as a result of this potentially record-breaking saga.
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