Nottingham Forest are eyeing a £40 million coup from Premier League rivals Wolves before the winter transfer window closes on February 2.
Despite sitting in 17th place in the Premier League, Sean Dyche’s Forest is looking to bolster their attacking options as they have only managed to score 21 league goals in 21 games this season. With midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White leading the scoring charts with five goals, strikers Chris Wood and Igor Jesus have only scored three goals between them in the league.
Forest has reportedly initiated contact with Wolves for a deal to secure the services of forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, who comes with a price tag of £40 million. This potential transfer would break Forest’s record signing fee, surpassing the £37.5 million spent on Omari Hutchinson last summer.
Wolves, currently struggling at the bottom of the Premier League table, are open to selling Strand Larsen with other options available. Interest from other clubs like Tottenham, Newcastle, Everton, and Crystal Palace intensifies the competition for the Norwegian forward.
While the situation surrounding Strand Larsen’s transfer has been ongoing since the summer, his recent hat-trick in the FA Cup has raised his profile. Forest, keen on adding him to their squad, are closely monitoring the situation.
Football Insider reports that Forest has made a concrete approach for Strand Larsen and are ready to negotiate for his services. Strand Larsen, known for his height and mobility, could be a crucial addition to Forest’s attacking lineup and an ideal fit for Dyche’s playing style. The transfer saga is expected to unfold as the window deadline approaches, with other clubs closely eyeing the Norwegian forward’s potential move.
