As Wolves fight to finish the season strong under Vítor Pereira, one player has emerged as a surprise catalyst for their recent resurgence – Norwegian striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, on loan from Celta Vigo.
The chasm between first and second in the Premier League table has reduced ever so slightly after gameweek 31, albeit not to the extent that Liverpool fans should be fearing a catastrophic title capitulation.
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Last summer, Wolves came to La Liga to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Celta Vigo, and during the recent winter transfer window, they returned to the market in their pursuit of a new midfielder.
Last summer, Celta Vigo agreed the departure of Jorgen Strand Larsen to Wolves – it was an initial loan with a buy clause included. The Norwegian had been on fine form during his time in Galicia, although it is now confirmed that he will not be returning.
Tottenham Hotspur stretched their winless run to three games in the Premier League on Sunday when they drew 2-2 with Wolverhampton Wanderers at home. Goals from Rodrigo Bentancur, Brennan Johnson, Hwang Hee-chan and Jorgen Strand Larsen meant the spoils were shared in North London, with the latter netting an 87th-minute equaliser.
Celta Vigo have had something of a quieter transfer window this summer compared to last, but did lose star striker Jorgen Strand Larsen to Wolves. They are focused primarily on their clearout operation before making additions though.
Celta Vigo have been hunting for a Jorgen Strand Larsen replacement over the last few weeks, following the Norwegian’s move to Premier League side Wolves.
Wolves have confirmed the signing of Celta Vigo forward Jorgen Strand Larsen on a season-long loan deal. The 24-year-old leaves Celta after two seasons.
For the second successive summer, Celta will bank a massive amount of money from a sale. In 2023, it was Gabri Veiga that left to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, and on this occasion, it is Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Roma are in close contact with Celta Vigo as they look to compete with Wolves for Jorgen Strand Larsen and have also set their sights on Genoa’s Albert Gudmundsson.
Celta Vigo forward Jorgen Strand Larsen had to apologise to fans earlier in the season after admitting that his agents were working on a move, and hoped that he was attracting interest from the Premier League.
Last summer, Celta Vigo sold Gabri Veiga to Al Ahli for a fee in excess of €30m. They are eyeing up another big-money sale in 2024, which would come in the shape of Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
The Napoli search for a striker is taking them towards Celta Vigo and Norway international Jorgen Strand Larsen, claim reports in Spain. The 24-year-old has also been linked with a Serie A move for Bologna, but the Partenopei are now in the running for his signature.
Celta Vigo are in desperate straits this season, as they continue to try and slog their way out of the relegation zone. Rafael Benitez’s side in theory have a team to navigate their way out of trouble, but if they do, they may lose their top forward next summer.