Wolverhampton Wanderers are prepared to part ways with striker Jorgen Strand Larsen during the current January transfer window, but only for a fee in excess of £40 million, according to fresh reports. The substantial asking price has already deterred one potential suitor, with West Ham United reportedly priced out of a move.
Struggling Striker Attracts Premier League Interest
The 25-year-old Norwegian international has endured a difficult season at Molineux, finding the net just once in the Premier League. His lack of form has placed his future in doubt, prompting Wolves to consider a sale. Despite his recent struggles, a cluster of top-flight clubs are monitoring the situation.
Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur have all been credited with an interest in the forward. A move could offer Strand Larsen a fresh start and the chance to rediscover the scoring touch he showed last campaign.
Why Wolves Are Willing to Sell a Recent Signing
Strand Larsen initially joined Wolves on loan from Celta Vigo for the 2025/26 season, impressing with 14 goals across all competitions under former manager Vitor Pereira. That contribution was crucial in helping the club secure Premier League survival, leading to a permanent transfer.
However, his fortunes have sharply declined since. With his contract running until 2030, Wolves are in a strong position to command a significant fee. Selling him would free up both squad space and considerable funds for new manager Rob Edwards, who is keen to mould the squad in his image after replacing Pereira earlier this winter.
Potential Destinations for the Norwegian Forward
The landscape for Strand Larsen's next move is becoming clearer. West Ham, who are also in the relegation battle, have already moved on, signing Taty Castellanos and Pablo from Lazio and Gil Vicente respectively.
This could open the door for other interested parties. Nottingham Forest have been coping without the injured Chris Wood and may see Strand Larsen as a solution. Meanwhile, the allure of European football could be a decisive factor if Newcastle, Crystal Palace, or Spurs formalise their interest.
The transfer deadline is Monday 2nd February 2026, giving clubs just weeks to negotiate a deal. Wolves' recent form has shown slight improvement under Edwards, with a 3-0 win over West Ham and a 1-1 draw with Everton – where youngster Mateus Mane scored – yielding four points, though they remain bottom of the table.
Edwards praised his team's recent fight, stating: "I'm pleased that the lads are responding, and we're seeing performances and fight. We've had the time of a pre-season with them and we're starting to see a lot better performances." The potential sale of Strand Larsen could be key to funding further improvements to his squad.
