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Palace agree £50m deal in principle for Strand Larsen

Palace agree £50m deal in principle for Strand Larsen

Summary

Crystal Palace has agreed on a potential £50 million deal to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. This agreement would break Palace's previous transfer record set earlier this month. The move also creates uncertainty around Jean-Philippe Mateta's future at the club.

Key Facts

  • Crystal Palace plans to pay about £50 million to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves.
  • Wolves are willing to sell Larsen if the offer is close to £55 million.
  • Palace recently set a record with a £35 million signing of Brennan Johnson.
  • Leeds previously made a £40 million bid for Larsen, which was rejected.
  • Jean-Philippe Mateta may leave Crystal Palace, with clubs like Juventus and AC Milan interested.
  • Nottingham Forest offered about £35 million for Mateta.
  • Mateta wants to play in the Champions League but considers Forest's offer attractive financially.

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