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Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Newcastle hold talks over Jorgen Strand Larsen with Wolves star keen on transfer to solve striker crisis
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JORGEN STRAND LARSEN remains a target for Newcastle United as they continue to search for a new striker. Brentford's wantaway Yoane Wissa is still their No1 priority as the 28-year-old tries to force through a move. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Newcastle are plotting a swoop for Wolves star Jorgen Strand Larsen Credit: PA However, Eddie Howe still has a list of other names he wants as he looks to bring in TWO new forwards ahead of next month's transfer deadline. And Wolves' Norwegian international, 25, is one of the small group they are considering a swoop for. Toon already know that, like Wissa, Strand Larsen is keen on a potential move to St. James' Park and playing Champions League football. However, unlike the Bees ace, he is not pushing to leave Wolves and won't be agitating for an exit. Newcastle are yet to firm up their interest with a formal bid or even an official approach to open negotiations with the Molineux outfit. However, discussions have taken place between intermediaries where it has been made known that Strand Larsen is open to the move. The 6ft 4in forward is an attractive option and is already proven in the Premier League after scoring 14 goals in 35 top-flight matches last term while on loan from Celta Vigo. That form led to Wolves paying £23m to turn that into a permanent transfer having initially paid £2.5m for a loan fee. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS And Vítor Pereira's side would want to make a significant profit on that in order to convince them to sell. While Strand Larsen continues to be monitored, Newcastle are still waiting on Wissa as the hotshot's relationship with Brentford continues to turn sour. Newcastle have completed the signing of the Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey He stepped up his efforts to leave by telling the Bees he did not plan to play for them again — just like Toon's own wantaway Alexander Isak, who is hoping to join Liverpool. Wissa deleted all mentions and photos of the Bees from his social media profiles as they continue to refuse the DR Congo ace, who only has a year left on his contract, go unless they can sign a replacement. Newcastle are launching an improved £35million bid for Wissa this week, having already had a £30m offer knocked back, and are demanding north of £50m. Confidence was mounting within St James' Park that they would land Wissa in time to unleash him against Liverpool on Monday. That intensified when they completed the £42.5m signing of Dango Ouattara, 23, from Bournemouth but the Burkina Faso star is viewed as a replacement for 26-year-old Bryan Mbeumo, who joined Manchester United in a £71m deal. That left Wissa, who missed the opening day defeat at Nottingham Forest, fuming. 3 Brentford's refusal to sell is the latest setback in Newcastle's mission to sign a new striker having already missed out on Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko. Toon's goalless draw at Aston Villa saw them kick-off their campaign without a recognised forward due to Isak's refusal to play. And if they cannot get Wissa over the line, the chances of Isak, 25, going to the Reds — who failed with a £110m offer — will drastically reduce. And the Magpies' need for a new striker was evident as they failed to turn their dominance into three points as they drew 0-0 at Aston Villa. Isak, who has faced disciplinary action after missing their opener, remains intent on holding out for a mega-money move to Premier League champs Liverpool. But Toon were already looking for a new forward before that saga unfolded to fill the void left by Callum Wilson's departure.
Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Newcastle in talks to sign Premier League striker as Alexander Isak to Liverpool saga continues
Newcastle star Alexander Isak has long been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Liverpool and a striker already netting goals in England could be drafted in as his replacement Newcastle are in talks over a potential deal for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen as they attempt to sign a replacement for Alexander Isak. The Swedish forward remains out of action for the Magpies after requesting to leave the club. He has yet to train with his first-team colleagues, while he did not play in Newcastle 's Premier League season opener against Aston Villa. Liverpool remain interested but are yet to agree a deal with Newcastle. While that situation rolls on, Eddie Howe 's side are looking for a possible replacement and have identified a current Premier League forward as an option. According to The Athletic, Wolves striker Strand Larsen is of interest to the North East side. Talks are reportedly ongoing via intermediaries, with discussions yet to get underway between clubs. Strand Larsen would be keen on a potential move, but is not actively seeking to leave Wolves as it stands, with talks at an early stage. Strand Larsen, 25, joined Wolves last summer on loan from Celta Vigo and after 14 goals across his debut campaign, they signed him permanently for a reported fee of €30million (£26m). He put pen to paper on a five-year deal at Molineux. Away from Strand Larsen, Newcastle still remain interested in Brentford star Yoane Wissa but are so far refusing to match the Bees' £60m asking price. Asked about any more transfer business, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: 'We are still active in the window and we'd love to add one or two players but it really is quality over quantity. 'We don't want to just add and I don't think we need to do too much more. We are strong and in certain areas we've got good depth and will be able and resilient enough to get through a long, tough season. The league is so hard and the challenges are so big in front of us.' On Isak in particular, Howe has urged for an end to the saga one way or the other. He said: 'We would like a resolution. I am talking about myself, I am sure the ownership, and the players. We need that clarity. You don't need any distraction. But I am not in control of that. I think only one person really (Isak) can control that.' He added: 'This season, any season, every season, is going to be hard enough. You don't need any kind of distraction to swerve your thoughts, to unbalance what we're doing. 'I hope it's resolved quickly, because it's news around us all the time. The players have managed to shut that out and perform. We have to continue to do that.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fantasy Premier League: Best budget FPL players to consider
Smart coaches are already beyond the clear selections to find value in the transfer market as the new Fantasy Premier League campaign draws near. Although high-value assets dominate the FPL news, it is the budget players that can make the difference. Five outstanding FPL budget options who might beat their low-cost values this season are listed below. Fantasy Premier League: Best budget FPL assets in 2025/26 Martin Dubravka – Burnley (£4m) Newcastle United's former number one has secured a fresh start at newly-promoted Burnley, and at just £4 million, he represents exceptional value. The 36-year-old Slovakia international brings seven-and-a-half years of Premier League experience to Turf Moor. Also it is highly likely for him to be only first-choice goalkeeper at £4m in FPL. Joe Rodon – Leeds (£4m) The Welsh international has become a cornerstone of Leeds United's defence and represents outstanding value at just £4m. Rodon played every single minute of Leeds' successful promotion campaign, helping the club secure their return to the Premier League after a two-year absence. Tijjani Reijnders – Manchester City (£5.5m) Manchester City's summer signing from AC Milan could prove to be one of the bargains of the season at £5.5 million. The 26-year-old Dutch international was named Serie A's Best Midfielder in 2024/25 after a stellar campaign that saw him score 15 goals in 54 appearances for Milan. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – Everton (£5m) Everton's new signing represents excellent value at £5m, particularly given his proven Premier League track record. The 26-year-old midfielder played a pivotal role in Leicester City's 2023/24 Championship triumph, scoring 12 goals and providing 14 assists in 44 matches during their promotion-winning campaign. Jorgen Strand Larsen – Wolves (£6.5m) The Norwegian striker has made his loan move from Celta Vigo permanent after an impressive debut Premier League season. Strand Larsen scored 14 goals in his first campaign. Among players with at least 20 shots last season, Strand Larsen boasted the third-best conversion rate at 25.9% and the second-highest shooting accuracy at 69.4%. The 25-year-old's physical presence proved crucial, winning 67 aerial duels throughout the season. With Matheus Cunha's departure to Manchester United, Strand Larsen is likely to inherit penalty duties, adding further appeal to his FPL profile. The Budget FPL players Strategy These five players provide FPL managers the ideal mix of upside potential and cheapness. Finding true quality at reduced pricing can give the base for a successful season in a game where budget restrictions force tough choices. Recognising value throughout all pricing ranges and creating a balanced team will be crucial to success in 2025/26. Read – See more – Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: | | | |
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wolves XI vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news
Wolves travel to Manchester City in the Premier League this evening as Europe's in-form team. Vitor Pereira's team are the only side in Europe's top five leagues to have won six consecutive league fixtures, following a fine period. It's been a remarkable turnaround for Wolves, who were 19th in the table at the time of Pereira's appointment in December. Only Liverpool and Newcastle have won more games than Wolves in the Premier League since, a run that has carried the club to 13th in the table. SIX IN-A-ROW ✅✅✅✅✅✅ Wolves are the only team in Europe's top 5 Leagues to win each of their last six league games 🐺⭐️ — LiveScore (@livescore) April 26, 2025 Wolves will hope to be awkward opposition for a Manchester City side seeking to end their season on a high. A win tonight will take City third in the table in their search for Champions League qualification. Pep Guardiola's side will also take on Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final later this month. The attacking options of Vitor Pereira were boosted by the returns of Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Hwang Hee-chan to the bench last week. Both are likely to have to wait for a recall, however, given the form of Jorgen Strand Larsen, Matheus Cunha and January recruit Marshall Munetsi. Strand Larsen has scored six times in his last six appearances, while Cunha was the architect of the 3-0 win at Leicester with a goal and two assists. Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez and Yerson Mosquera are all long-term absentees for Wolves. Wolves predicted XI: Sa; Bueno, Agbadou, Toti; Semedo, Andre, Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Munetsi, Cunha; Strand Larsen, Manchester City host Wolves in the Premier League on Friday 2nd May 2025. Kick-off at the Etihad is 20:00 BST. Manchester City vs Wolves is being broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports. Read – See more – | | | |
The Star
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Cunha dismantles Leicester in sixth successive win for Wolves
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Wolverhampton Wanderers extended their remarkable winning run to six Premier League games as Matheus Cunha scored one goal and set up two others in a comfortable 3-0 win over already-relegated Leicester City at Molineux on Saturday. Wolves' superb form has propelled them away from the relegation zone and up to 13th with 41 points from 34 games, while Leicester are second from bottom with 18 points. Cunha's side-footed finish after 33 minutes gave the hosts a deserved lead, before Jorgen Strand Larsen and Rodrigo Gomes added almost identical goals in the second half, both put on a plate by the brilliant Brazilian. Leicester's Jamie Vardy missed a penalty - in the week the former England striker announced he was leaving the club at the end of the campaign after 13 seasons - as the hapless visitors slipped to a 17th loss in their last 19 league matches. Leicester looked like a team defeated before kick-off, with little energy and verve, and were picked apart by the hosts. Defender Wout Faes' goal-line clearance denied Wolves' Rayan Ait-Nouri, who met Nelson Semedo's cross at the back post. But the home side went ahead when Ait-Nouri was afforded acres of space on the left wing and his low cross was turned into the net from close range by Cunha, who steered the ball between the legs of Leicester defender Conor Coady. Strand Larsen's blushes for firing over from point-blank range were saved by the offside flag, but he did double the home side's advantage in the 55th. Bilal El Khannouss missed a good chance for Leicester at the other end and, as Wolves broke upfield, Cunha played a delightful pass to split the visitors' centre-backs and allowed Strand Larsen to score his 13th league goal of the season. Leicester were given a lifeline with a penalty when goalkeeper Jose Sa was adjudged to have brought down Vardy, who made sure there was contact as he leant into the challenge. But Sa will feel justice was done as he saved Vardy's spot-kick, diving low to his right to deny the striker a 199th Leicester goal. The third for the home side after 85 minutes was almost identical to the second as Cunha picked up the ball on the left from a break and slipped a pass between the Leicester defenders for Gomes to rifle low into the bottom corner. (Reporting by Nick Said; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne and Ken Ferris)
