Overview

• Wolverhampton Wanderers turned down Newcastle United’s opening offer of about £50m for Jorgen Strand Larsen, according to the latest reports.
• National outlets report Wolves are prepared to discuss a new contract for the 25-year-old, while the Daily Telegraph says only bids in excess of roughly £75m would be considered.
• The transfer window closes on Monday, 1 September, creating time pressure as Newcastle pursue a senior centre-forward.
• Newcastle’s need up front follows Callum Wilson’s departure and Alexander Isak’s continued absence from match action this season.
• Strand Larsen scored 14 Premier League goals on loan last season, was signed permanently from Celta Vigo for around £23m this summer, and has started Wolves’ first two fixtures, while pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft has predicted another Newcastle bid is imminent.