Everton are reportedly curious about signing Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead Jorgen Strand Larsen, as per TEAMtalk.
The 25-year-old initially moved to Molineux Stadium from La Liga facet Celta Vigo on mortgage a few years in the past earlier than the deal grew to become everlasting final summer time.
In his debut marketing campaign within the Premier League, the Norwegian confirmed glimpses of his qualities, scoring 14 targets and registering 4 assists. Furthermore, he helped his facet survive relegation.
Nonetheless, Strand Larsen has failed to copy final season’s kind to date this season, scoring a solitary objective within the Premier League. Wolves have additionally had a dire marketing campaign, languishing on the backside of the desk.
Strand Larsen has secured his place within the Norway nationwide staff, serving to his facet qualify for subsequent summer time’s World Cup. Nonetheless, he primarily performs as Alexander Sorloth and Erling Haaland’s deputy.
Now, TEAMtalk report that with Wolves virtually assured to endure relegation this season, they want to cash-in on Strand Larsen this month to take advantage of revenue out of his departure.
Because the ahead’s current deal is about to run till 2030, Rob Edwards’ facet have slapped a £40m price ticket on his head.
Strand Larsen to Everton
Everton are curious about signing him to bolster the frontline and will make a concrete method over the approaching days. Nonetheless, as a consequence of their monetary constraints, they could wrestle to seal the deal by matching Wolves’ asking value.
The report state that aside from Everton, Aston Villa and Leeds United are additionally on this race, however just like the Toffees, they may not have the ability to finalise the deal this month if Wolves keep agency on their valuation.
Crystal Palace are additionally eager on Strand Larsen as they’ve recognized him as a possible alternative for Jean-Philippe Mateta, who’s open to leaving to take the following step in his profession.
Strand Larsen, standing at 6ft 4in tall, is a proficient participant regardless of his struggles this season and could be a shrewd acquisition for Everton ought to they finally handle to safe his service.
Nonetheless, it stays to be seen whether or not the Merseyside membership will finally make a concrete method to signal him earlier than the February 2nd switch deadline.
