Jurgen Strand-Larsen: Crystal Palace’s £50m move for the Wolves striker is in doubt

Crystal Palace£50m move for Wolves Striker Jorgen Strand-Larsen is in the balance after the Eagles announced their intention to walk away from a deal.

The two Premier League clubs had agreed on a preliminary agreement for 25-year-old Strand Larsen to move to Selhurst Park.

This was subject to Palace making a formal written offer for the Norwegian striker, which Wolves would have accepted.

However, that offer, which was expected to arrive on Thursday, has yet to be received – and sources suggest Wolves have informed Palace they no longer wish to go ahead with the deal.

It remains to be seen whether the development is merely a negotiating tactic with the aim of agreeing lower fees.

If Strand-Larsen’s move falls through, it could have an impact on Jean-Philippe Mateta’s expected exit from Selhurst Park before Monday’s transfer deadline.

The 28-year-old French striker has told Palace he wants to leave this month, with the Eagles increasingly open to agreeing to his departure.

Nottingham Forest have already seen a £35m bid rejected by Palace, and are set to accelerate their efforts to sign Mateta in the coming days – while Juventus and Milan are among other clubs to have shown concrete interest in the striker.

It is understood that Mateta wants to play in the Champions League, but is open to a move to the City Ground.

Palace want a replacement before agreeing to Mateta’s exit – and are set to sign versatile striker Ivan Jesand on loan from Aston Villa.

However, it is unclear whether the Eagles want a recognized new striker through the door before allowing Mateta to leave.

Meanwhile, Forest have made a £20m bid for Brighton midfielder Yacine Ayari, although the offer is expected to be rejected.