Crystal Palace Secures Jorgen Strand Larsen in £48m Deal with Wolves

Crystal Palace has finalized a significant £48 million transfer deal with Wolves to acquire striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. This transaction marks a new benchmark for the club, surpassing their previous record set earlier this window with the £35 million signing of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham.

Details of the Transfer Agreement

The deal for Strand Larsen consists of a guaranteed £43 million, along with an additional £5 million in performance-related add-ons. This substantial investment comes amidst heightened interest in the player, with Leeds United also showing their intentions and Newcastle previously making two bids worth £50 million and £55 million for the 25-year-old.

Performance Overview

• Current club: Wolves
• Appearances this season: 22 in the Premier League
• Goals this season: 1
• Impressive last season: 7 goals in 8 games

Despite struggling with only one goal this season for bottom-placed Wolves, Strand Larsen demonstrated his potential towards the end of the previous season. His best performance came during the 2024/25 season, where he scored 14 goals and provided four assists in 35 matches in the top flight.

Previous Achievements

Before joining the Premier League, Strand Larsen had a notable scoring record:

Strategic Implications for Crystal Palace

This acquisition may lead to the departure of Jean-Philippe Mateta from Selhurst Park, as he seeks to move and is expected to undergo a medical examination with AC Milan. Strand Larsen, known for his height and physicality, resembles Mateta’s playing style. Being three years younger, he also possesses the potential for further growth in his career.

While the £48 million fee is considerable, Crystal Palace aims to capitalize on Strand Larsen’s previous form and goal-scoring capabilities to justify the investment as they seek to enhance their squad’s performance for the upcoming matches.