Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly rejected a bid worth £30 million by Leeds United, with the Black Country outfit demanding £40 million.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Jorgen Strand Larsen is the subject of interest from Leeds United. The Whites are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the winter transfer window. So, the 25-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-forward has emerged as a target for the West Yorkshire outfit.
However, Leeds United’s initial bid to sign the former Celta Vigo striker has been unsuccessful. While the 2024/25 EFL Championship winners offered £30 million, Wolverhampton Wanderers want £40 million to part ways with Strand Larsen in the winter transfer window. Meanwhile, the player is also a target for Crystal Palace.
How has Jorgen Strand Larsen fared in the Premier League?
Jorgen Strand Larsen has been on a rollercoaster since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers from Celta Vigo. The Black Country outfit initially signed the 25-year-old on loan 18 months ago before completing a permanent move last summer. However, while the player was excellent in his debut season with the Premier League club, he has been inconsistent this term.
The Norwegian international has managed only six goals and two assists in 24 appearances in all competitions thus far in the 2025/26 season. However, Strand Larsen’s stock remains high, with several well-known clubs interested in him. Leeds United and Crystal Palace are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the winter transfer window, with Wolves demanding £40 million to sell him.
A man in demand
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen makes sense. The Eagles have been combing the market for a striker, as Jean-Philippe Mateta’s long-term future is uncertain. While Crystal Palace will attempt to block the French striker’s departure, he is keen on embarking on a new adventure this month. So, Strand Larsen is an option worth considering for the South London outfit.
As for Leeds United, the West Yorkshire outfit will dip into the market for a striker in the final weeks of the winter transfer window. With Daniel Farke preferring the 3-5-2 formation in Leeds United’s resurgent run, pairing another striker alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be sensible. So, Strand Larsen has emerged as a viable target for Leeds United.
However, Leeds United’s opening bid has fallen flat. While the 2024/25 EFL Championship winners have offered £30 million, Wolverhampton Wanderers want £40 million to part ways with Strand Larsen in the winter transfer window. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 25-year-old Norwegian international.
