Crystal Palace have moved decisively in the winter transfer window, reaching an agreement to sign Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a deal that reshapes their attacking plans for the rest of the season.
The move brings an end to months of speculation surrounding the Norwegian striker’s future. As Softfootball reported during the summer transfer window, Strand Larsen was expected to leave Molineux after Wolves rejected a £55m bid from Newcastle United. While that move failed to materialise at the time, Palace have now stepped in during the winter window to finally secure his signature.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, the Eagles have now wrapped up the transfer, with all parties aligned, Romano revealed:
Crystal Palace agree deal to sign Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolves, here we go! Transfer fee will be £45m plus £5m add-ons.Story revealed this morning on bid improved now confirmed, all agreed club to club. Jorge Mendes negotiated the deal, now agreed in principle.
Strand Larsen arrives in South London with proven Premier League experience, having scored 15 goals in 54 Premier League appearances for Wolves, a return that underlines his reliability at the top level and explains Palace’s willingness to invest heavily in the deal.
Crystal Palace’s urgency in the market is closely linked to developments elsewhere in their squad. The club are preparing for life without Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has informed Palace of his desire to leave during this transfer window. With Mateta potentially on his way out, Strand Larsen is viewed as a ready-made replacement capable of leading the line.
Known for his physical presence, work rate and ability to bring others into play, the Norwegian forward fits the profile Palace have been targeting as they look to remain competitive and push on in the second half of the season.
With the deal now agreed in principle, attention will turn to how quickly Strand Larsen can settle at Selhurst Park — and whether he can carry his Premier League goalscoring form into a Palace side bracing for change up front.
