Crystal Palace have a pending move for Wolves striker Jurgen Strand-Larsen.

sky sports news It is understood that intermediaries have conveyed the news to Wolves that Crystal Palace are preparing to leave.

However, other sources close to the deal insist that is not the case and that negotiations are ongoing.

A deal worth £45m plus potential £5m in add-ons was imminent earlier on Thursday.

sky sports news It was reported on Thursday leeds Strand Larsen remains on the table but is not prepared to pay more than £40m for him at the moment.

Leeds are under no pressure to sign a striker and are unlikely to bring in another player if Strand Larsen ends up moving to Selhurst Park.

Leeds United view 25-year-old Strand Larsen as a unique market opportunity and long-term prospect.

Signing him for £40m – Wolves’ original valuation of the striker – would be Leeds’ club record signing, eclipsing the £35.5m the Whites paid for Georginio Root in 2023.

Leeds United want to structure Strand Larsson’s deal so that the fee can be paid in installments but must be mindful of the Premier League’s financial restrictions.

Strand Larsen had multiple offers rejected by Newcastle in the summer and has scored just six goals in all competitions for Wolves this season.

The Norway international has scored just one goal in the Premier League this season, with Wolves currently bottom of the table and looking to make a run at the Championship.

Strand Larsen scored a hat-trick against second division side Shrewsbury in the FA Cup third round earlier this month, with his other two goals coming in the Carabao Cup.

Strand Larsson, who scored 14 Premier League goals last season, wants to stay in England’s top flight if he leaves Wolves.

Palace yet to respond to Forest’s bid for Mateta

sky sports news Crystal Palace are understood to be keen to sign Strand Larsson regardless of the forward’s future Jean-Philippe Matetta.

nottingham forest A bid for Mateta is still under discussion but Crystal Palace has yet to make a formal response.

Crystal Palace’s appearance is thought to be unlikely ahead of Sunday’s clash with Forest at the City Ground, live broadcast sky sports.

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Forest are prepared to pay £35m to sign Mateta and are willing to offer him a significant pay rise.

Mateta’s future looks increasingly likely to be over before the transfer window closes at 7pm on Monday.

Crystal Palace are currently preparing for Sunday’s match against Matata.

Relations between Crystal Palace and Forest became tense this summer when Forest replaced Crystal Palace in the Europa League.

Crystal Palace will only sell the France international if his valuation reaches £40m and they are happy to have both players in their squad.

Mateta wants to leave Palace but has yet to submit a formal transfer request. The 28-year-old is entering the final 18 months of his contract with Crystal Palace.

juventus and aston villa Consideration was given to signing him but was put off by the asking price.