When Erling Braut Haaland went from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City in the winter of 2022, the sky blues paid only 60 million euros despite a value, according to Transfermarkt, well over double that.
While a move to Liverpool for Alexander Isak is highly uncertain, Newcastle cannot ignore the fact that the Swedish goal machine is likely to leave St James’ Park before the Premier League transfer window closes in just over a week.
As sporten.com wrote a couple of days ago, Wolverhamptom’s Norwegian star Jørgen Strand Larsen is relevant as Alexander Isak replaces. – Those he has shown for a “bad” team in the short period he has been in the Premier League have impressed manager Eddie Hove and Newcastle’s sporting management.
Alexander Isak is not available for Newcastle where all parties blame everyone. The lack of goalscorers became evident in the opening game of the Premier League against Aston Villa on Saturday. (0 – 0)
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Now Newcastle have gone an extra step and are in the process of concretizing a bid. The British newspaper Express and Star is ready with a huge bid for Norwegian striker Jørgen Strand Larsen.
The bid is said to be £60 million, which is far above Erling Braut Haaland’s €60 million transfer. (£60 million is €69 million) – That should be just £5 million less than what Wolverhampton are demanding.
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Strand Larsen joined Wolverhampton Wolves last year on loan from Celta Vigo, and the transfer was made permanent this summer. Last season, he scored 14 goals in the Premier League.
Newcastle are clearly looking for new attacking power after losing Callum Wilson, and there is uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak’s future.
