Crystal Palace Agree Major £48m Deal for Wolves Striker
Crystal Palace have successfully negotiated a significant transfer, with Wolves accepting a bid worth £48 million for striker Jørgen Strand Larsen. The deal, which includes £43 million upfront and £5 million in potential add-ons, marks a major coup for the south London club as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
Strand Larsen's Move and Medical Details
The Norway international, who joined Wolves from Celta Vigo last summer for £23 million, is expected to undergo a medical on Sunday. This move comes after Palace initially appeared to cool their interest, but they have now finalised the agreement, having previously verbally agreed to a £45 million plus add-ons deal. Strand Larsen, aged 25, has scored one Premier League goal this season and was a substitute in Wolves's recent 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Potential Domino Effect on Mateta's Future
This transfer could facilitate Jean-Philippe Mateta's departure from Crystal Palace, with the France forward keen on a £30 million switch to Milan. The 28-year-old has informed the club of his desire to leave, and talks are ongoing between Palace and the Italian side.
Wolves' Transfer Activity and Other Moves
Wolves are actively pursuing deals ahead of Monday's transfer deadline, targeting Southampton striker Adam Armstrong and Marseille midfielder Angel Gomes. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have bolstered their squad by signing goalkeeper Stefan Ortega on a permanent deal from Manchester City. The 33-year-old, who made 56 appearances for City, has signed a contract until the end of the season to provide competition for Matz Sels.
Liverpool's Pursuit of Geertruida
In other transfer news, Liverpool are locked in talks to bring Lutsharel Geertruida to Anfield. The Netherlands international, currently on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig, has made 17 appearances this season. Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who worked with Geertruida at Feyenoord, is keen to bulk up the squad due to injuries to players like Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley. Sunderland would require compensation and a replacement for the deal to proceed.
Additional Transfer Rumours and Loans
Slot aims to bring in two players this window, with Liverpool linked to Rennes centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, though Chelsea are also interested. In other moves, former Everton striker Ademola Lookman is in advanced talks for a £35 million transfer from Atalanta to Atlético Madrid, and Brighton forward Tommy Watson has joined Millwall on loan until the season's end.
