Jorgen Strand Larsen reportedly wants to join Newcastle United in the summer transfer window, with the Magpies preparing an improved bid to secure his services.

According to an update by Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, Jorgen Strand Larsen is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are desperate to reinforce their offensive unit by signing at least one striker in the summer transfer window amid Alexander Isak’s steadfast desire to depart from St. James’ Park. So, the 25-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-forward is a top target for the Tyneside outfit.

However, the 2024/25 EFL Cup winners have stumbled in their efforts to sign the Halden native, with Wolverhampton Wanderers already rejecting two bids. But that has not forced Newcastle United to look elsewhere, and they are ready to submit an improved proposal worth £60 million. Meanwhile, a report by TEAMtalk has claimed that Strand Larsen is keen on joining Newcastle United, with Wolves demanding £60 million to part ways with him.

How has Jorgen Strand Larsen fared in the Premier League so far?

Jorgen Strand Larsen has landed on his feet since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers from Celta Vigo. The Black Country outfit initially signed the 25-year-old on loan last summer before completing a permanent move for £23 million this summer. The player was excellent in his debut season with the Premier League club, and he has amassed 16 goals and five assists in 41 outings thus far for the Black Country outfit.

The Norwegian international has been hot off the blocks in the 2025/26 season, scoring a brace in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 3-2 win over West Ham United in the EFL Cup. Meanwhile, Strand Larsen’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Newcastle United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

Move across the Premier League on the cards?

Newcastle United’s interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen makes sense. The Magpies have been desperately unsuccessful in their attempts to sign a striker this season, stumbling in their bids to land Benjamin Sesko, Yoane Wissa, Strand Larsen, and a few others. Alexander Isak’s uncertain future has left Newcastle United in a spot of bother, with the Swedish international pushing for a summer move to Liverpool.

Additionally, Newcastle United parted ways with Callum Wilson as a free agent when the summer transfer window opened. Several candidates have emerged on Newcastle United’s radar, with Strand Larsen recently becoming a top target. However, the 2024/25 EFL Cup winners have already failed with two bids to sign the former Celta Vigo striker. They are now ready to present a package worth £60 million.

With TEAMtalk suggesting the Black Country outfit will part ways with Strand Larsen for £60 million, a summer move may be on the cards. However, Keith Downie has claimed that Wolverhampton Wanderers will not sell the 25-year-old Norwegian international, who wants to join Newcastle United. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the player.