Overview

• Sky Sports reports Wolves rejected Newcastle’s improved £55m bid on Tuesday night after turning down an initial £50m offer on Monday.
• Jorgen Strand Larsen came off the bench to score twice in a 3-2 Carabao Cup win over West Ham, leaving him ineligible for Newcastle in that competition if he moves.
• Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira said “every player has a price” but indicated the striker is committed and unlikely to force a transfer.
• Brentford have rejected multiple Newcastle bids for Yoane Wissa, with reports of a £50m asking price, and the forward was not named in their Carabao Cup squad.
• Newcastle’s push for a senior striker continues before Monday’s Deadline Day, with Alexander Isak currently unavailable for selection due to Liverpool interest, according to Sky Sports.