Jorgen Strand Larsen surprise revealed after late Leeds United bid to seal transfer
Jorgen Strand Larsen could become Leeds’ record signing in the winter transfer window.
Strand Larsen has been strongly linked to Leeds this month as he pushes for a move to a fellow Premier League team.
Leeds bid £33million up front and £6m in add-ons for the 25-year-old, falling short of Wolves’ asking price of £40m in their first attempt to sign the striker.
The Whites paid £35.5m for Georginio Rutter in 2023, but that fee could be eclipsed if they can get this deal over the line.
David Ornstein reported on 27 January that Strand Larsen likes the prospect of joining Leeds, and no other team has made a bid for him yet.
Leeds’ £39m bid unexpected after reports suggested a quiet transfer window
Strand Larsen‘s departure from Molineux will only take place if Rob Edwards’ side signs a replacement.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, football finance expert Dan Plumley believes Leeds are targeting the Norwegian to weaken Wolves.
He also claims that he didn’t expect Leeds to be willing to pay such a high fee for Strand Larsen in January, given recent PSR worries.
Plumley said: “I’m a little bit surprised by the size of the fee, given the fact that there were rumours that Leeds would be quiet in this transfer window.
“The interesting thing here from a transfer perspective is that they would be weakening a rival.
“Wolves look nailed-on for relegation, and although Strand Larsen hasn’t been phenomenal this season, there is an aspect of Leeds now fighting against just two other clubs at the bottom of the table if they were to sign him, as opposed to three.
| Stat | Strand Larsen |
| Appearances | 21 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Expected goals | 2.86 |
| Shots | 20 |
“It would be a fairly significant fee for Leeds, so I’m just surprised at the figure.”
It’s clear that he is not in a rich vein of form, although he would be a formidable strike partner to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
With Strand Larsen being an aerial threat in the box, Leeds would add even more height to their already physical team.
Jorgen Strand Larsen’s influence could be key in Leeds’ upcoming games
After Leeds drew 1-1 with Everton on Monday, they have a six-point cushion over the relegation zone.
However, they face an incredibly tough run of games, which includes playing three of the top five teams in the Premier League coming up.
The aim is for Strand Larsen to be in LS11 for the relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest, as the Arsenal clash at Elland Road could come too soon.
The Norway international could prove to be a nuisance against Forest, while Chelsea’s defence may come into some trouble against two towering strikers playing alongside each other.
Of course, a lot of different things have to fall in place for the deal to be completed, but it’s clear that the Whites are showing ambition by going after Wolves’ best player.
What’s important is that the 49ers are sending a message to supporters that they’ll do whatever it takes to ensure Daniel Farke’s side secures Premier League safety.
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