Jorgen Strand Larsen backed to complete Wolves transfer – ‘I can see a move happening’
Wolves will be able to recoup a higher transfer fee if they sell striker Jorgen Strand Larsen in January rather than wait for the summer transfer window.
That is according to football finance expert Dr Dan Plumley, who has exclusively told Football Insider that he is predicting Strand Larsen to depart Molineux soon due to Wolves‘ position at the bottom of the Premier League table.
Nottingham Forest could make a January move for Strand Larsen, who is currently valued at £40million by Wolves.
Everton and West Ham have also explored moves for Strand Larsen, with the 25-year-old having netted 15 goals in 54 Premier League appearances.
Wolves can ‘maximise the value’ in Jorgen Strand Larsen sale
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Plumley thinks Wolves may cash in on Strand Larsen whilst they remain a Premier League club.
“I think that this is where, again, we kind of look at the wider finances of relegation,” Plumley said.
“And, again, you know, it’s not over till it’s over, but Wolves very much look like they will be one of the clubs that drop into the Championship. And when you’re looking at bringing in players in January, that’s one factor.
“But the selling aspect is important as well, because if you roll that through and if you do get relegated, you know that those players are perhaps are not going to sell for as much as they would have done six months or a year prior to that.
“So there is a prospect there of cashing in on some of these players, and it has all the financial benefits that it gives you in terms of getting a transfer fee, which will offset some of the money you would lose from not being in the Premier League, TV wise, and getting a player off the wage bill. And they’d have to do some wage restructuring anyway. You would hope that there were some, you know, wage reduction clauses in those contracts.
“So some of those big players can still command a decent fee. Jorgen Strand Larsen is not one of those players at the minute who’s playing week in, week out and scoring. So I think you might look at that and go, well, ok, he’s one of our biggest names in the squad, but actually, we need to cash in on him now.
“So I can see a move in January in that regard happening, and maximising the value that you can get in this window.“
Wolves face losing attacking duo
Wolves could face losing a second striker in the January window, as clubs line up moves for their top stars with relegation looming.
Tolu Arokodare is wanted by three Premier League clubs, despite the 25-year-old having scored just once in the league this season.
18-year-old sensation Matheus Mane is also being watched by Chelsea, with his recent performances having caught the attention of top clubs.