Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen in a deal worth around £50m. The 25-year-old Norway international has been linked with several clubs, including Juventus and AC Milan, but Wolves were initially open to selling him for a fee close to the £55m they rejected from Newcastle during the summer transfer window.
Larsen's arrival would surpass Crystal Palace's previous club record of £35m, which was broken by the signing of Wales striker Brennan Johnson earlier this month. The Norwegian forward has been in impressive form for Wolves this season, and his move to Selhurst Park is expected to strengthen the Eagles' attacking lineup.
However, Larsen's deal comes at a time when Crystal Palace are still trying to finalize their transfer business. Jorgen Strand Larsen joins Jean-Philippe Mateta as the two big signings in the last few weeks. The 28-year-old France international has informed the club of his desire to leave, raising uncertainty over his future at the club.
Despite this, Palace have made a significant move for Larsen and are expected to submit a formal bid soon. If the deal is completed, it would be another boost to manager Patrick Vieira's squad ahead of the Premier League season.
Larsen's arrival would surpass Crystal Palace's previous club record of £35m, which was broken by the signing of Wales striker Brennan Johnson earlier this month. The Norwegian forward has been in impressive form for Wolves this season, and his move to Selhurst Park is expected to strengthen the Eagles' attacking lineup.
However, Larsen's deal comes at a time when Crystal Palace are still trying to finalize their transfer business. Jorgen Strand Larsen joins Jean-Philippe Mateta as the two big signings in the last few weeks. The 28-year-old France international has informed the club of his desire to leave, raising uncertainty over his future at the club.
Despite this, Palace have made a significant move for Larsen and are expected to submit a formal bid soon. If the deal is completed, it would be another boost to manager Patrick Vieira's squad ahead of the Premier League season.