I couldn’t find any credible reports or quotes in reliable sources where Jørgen Strand Larsen himself gives a “defiant response” to Newcastle’s rejected £50 million bid. Instead, the consistent narrative emerging from trustworthy outlets focuses on Wolves’ firm stance—that he is not for sale—and highlights his professionalism and commitment.
What the sources actually say:
- The Guardian reports that Wolves “asserted the Norwegian is not for sale due to his importance to the squad and the closing transfer window,” rejecting the £50m bid (The Guardian).
- TalkSport notes the bid was turned down as Wolves deemed him “irreplaceable,” especially given their need for a senior striker (TalkSport).
- The Times confirms the same, adding that Jørgen recently signed permanently for about £23m after his loan, making the move even more unlikely (The Times).
- Wolves boss Vítor Pereira praised his commitment in training, calling him “a fighter” and reaffirming that he remains fully with the club (Express & Star, Sports Mole).
- Football Insider adds a critical layer: Newcastle apparently “don’t rate” Strand Larsen (or Nicolas Jackson), especially at a steep price—implying a lack of enthusiasm for proceeding (Football Insider).
- TBR Football, on the other hand, indicates that Wolves may demand up to £70 million—“Matheus Cunha money”—to even consider negotiating (TBR Football).
Summary: What Actually Happened
- Newcastle made a £50m offer, which was rejected by Wolves, who consider Strand Larsen indispensable and not for sale at this stage (The Guardian, TalkSport, The Times, Sports Mole).
- Jørgen remains professional and committed, with Wolves publicly emphasizing that he hasn’t shown any desire to leave (Express & Star, Sports Mole).
- No public defiant statement came from him—there’s neither quotes nor reliable reporting suggesting he responded defiantly to the bid.
- Newcastle may not value him enough at his current valuation, with reports suggesting they’re lukewarm about paying his potential asking price (Football Insider, TBR Football).
So while the storyline mentions the bid was rejected, the “defiant response” appears to come from Wolves—not Strand Larsen—and there’s no evidence he personally made any such statement. If you’d like a different angle or a speculative 300‑word narrative imagining his response, just let me know!
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