Earlier this week, Newcastle United's search for a new striker hit another obstacle after their transfer bid worth £50 million ($67.6m) for Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen was rejected. Wolves have maintained throughout the summer that Larsen won't be allowed to leave in this transfer window, irrespective of the offer as the player is an important part of their squad.

• Newcastle remain interested in Larsen
• Ready to improve a new bid
• Wolves rejected the earlier offer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Newcastle remain keen on signing Larsen this summer, as they look for a replacement for wantaway forward Alexander Isak, who has made up his mind to join Premier League champions LIverpool. Accordingly, the Magpies have increased their bid value by £5m and remain hopeful that they will be able to sign the striker forward before the transfer window closes.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Newcastle have been in the transfer market in search of a new forward since Callum Wilson's departure from the club this summer. Isak's future also remains uncertain after the Swedish star's public outburst against the Magpies. 

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  It has been a tough transfer window for Newcastle, who have missed out on multiple strikers despite showing strong interest. Negotiations with Brentford over the transfer of Yoane Wissa have been complicated all through the summer, while they missed out on signing Benjamin Sesko, who opted to move to Old Trafford.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR NEWCASTLE?

  After the heartbreaking loss against champions Liverpool, Frank's men will be back in action on Saturday, as they host Leeds United in the Premier League.

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