Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks at the crowd following his substitution during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux

Newcastle United's pursuit of Jorgen Strand Larsen in the summer ended in defeat after Wolves refused to sell the striker. It's now looking like the Magpies dodged a bullet.

The Norwegian frontman was the subject of three bids from United in August as they desperately sought replacements for Liverpool-bound Alexander Isak and the departed Callum Wilson.

Newcastle offered around £55million for Strand Larsen, who had only joined Wolves a few weeks earlier for £23m after they made his loan move from Celta Vigo permanent. The 25-year-old had spent the season at Molineux, impressing with 14 goals.

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