Crystal Palace Pulls Off Sudden £48 Million Heist: Wolves Let Go of Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen for Record Fee
In a stunning move, Crystal Palace have snapped up striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth a whopping £48 million. The south London club's willingness to break their transfer record sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting season.
According to sources, Palace will be shelling out a guaranteed £43 million upfront, with a further £5 million in add-ons. Leeds United and Newcastle United had also been sniffing around Larsen during the summer, but ultimately couldn't secure his services.
Despite struggling for form this term, with only one goal in 22 Premier League appearances, Palace believe that Strand Larsen is due for a resurgence. The 25-year-old has consistently shown flashes of brilliance throughout his career, notching up double figures in goals and assists in previous seasons.
In fact, it was only last season when Larsen lit up the back end of the campaign with an impressive run of seven goals in eight games. His physical presence and ability to act as a target man will undoubtedly be a valuable asset for Palace's manager.
However, the question on everyone's lips is whether this £48 million price tag is justified given his struggles so far. Sky Sports analyst Nick Wright raises a valid point, suggesting that the fee appears 'bewilderingly high' based on Strand Larsen's output this season.
Still, with Palace having already broken their transfer record to sign Brennan Johnson from Tottenham for £35 million, it seems clear that they are willing to splurge to get the best talent. This deal could potentially pave the way for Jean-Philippe Mateta's departure, as he looks to seal a medical move to AC Milan.
It will be interesting to see if Strand Larsen can bounce back from his recent slump and prove himself at Palace. One thing is for sure - this £48 million signing marks a bold statement of intent from the Eagles' management team.
In a stunning move, Crystal Palace have snapped up striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth a whopping £48 million. The south London club's willingness to break their transfer record sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting season.
According to sources, Palace will be shelling out a guaranteed £43 million upfront, with a further £5 million in add-ons. Leeds United and Newcastle United had also been sniffing around Larsen during the summer, but ultimately couldn't secure his services.
Despite struggling for form this term, with only one goal in 22 Premier League appearances, Palace believe that Strand Larsen is due for a resurgence. The 25-year-old has consistently shown flashes of brilliance throughout his career, notching up double figures in goals and assists in previous seasons.
In fact, it was only last season when Larsen lit up the back end of the campaign with an impressive run of seven goals in eight games. His physical presence and ability to act as a target man will undoubtedly be a valuable asset for Palace's manager.
However, the question on everyone's lips is whether this £48 million price tag is justified given his struggles so far. Sky Sports analyst Nick Wright raises a valid point, suggesting that the fee appears 'bewilderingly high' based on Strand Larsen's output this season.
Still, with Palace having already broken their transfer record to sign Brennan Johnson from Tottenham for £35 million, it seems clear that they are willing to splurge to get the best talent. This deal could potentially pave the way for Jean-Philippe Mateta's departure, as he looks to seal a medical move to AC Milan.
It will be interesting to see if Strand Larsen can bounce back from his recent slump and prove himself at Palace. One thing is for sure - this £48 million signing marks a bold statement of intent from the Eagles' management team.
. It's like they're throwing money at problems now.
. I think Palace are getting carried away with their own hype machine. Still, only time will tell if Strand Larsen can bounce back from his slump and prove himself as a top player. Fingers crossed for the Eagles! 
. I mean, you can't just throw money at someone and expect them to score goals, right? But hey, if Palace think Strand Larsen is worth the investment, that's their call. Can't deny they're breaking the bank this summer though... 
Palace just broke their record and spent 48 mill on larsen...it's def a crazy move but u gotta respect their faith in him 
he had some great moments last season so maybe this is exactly what he needs to get back on track 
the question is, was it worth it? 
️ So I think Crystal Palace has just pulled off the ultimate transfer coup by breaking their record to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen 