Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Newcastle's improved bid worth £35m with add-ons has been rejected by Brentford; the Magpies saw a £25m bid rejected earlier this summer; Wissa is seen as a new back-up striker option with the future of star forward Alexander Isak still uncertain ...

The 25-year-old scored 14 goals in 35 Premier League appearances last season after joining on loan from Celta Vigo. Wolves converted that to a permanent move for €30million in the summer but Strand Larsen is already being targeted by other clubs. All 14 goals from Jorgen Strand Larsen's record-breaking debut season 🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/e4fwGkzQ7M