Head coach Vitor Pereira has hinted that he expects Jorgen Strand Larsen to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers for the right price.
On Monday, reports emerged that Newcastle United had failed with a £50m offer for the Norway international, the likelihood seeming that a second bid will be made in due course.
Despite the prospect of Wolves selling his most prized asset, Pereira named Strand Larsen in the squad for Tuesday's EFL Cup second-round tie against West Ham United.
Introduced when his side were trailing by a 2-1 scoreline, Strand Larsen netted twice in the space of three minutes as Wolves pulled off a thrilling comeback victory at Molineux.
Despite Wolves now turning their attention to facing Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, focus away from the pitch will be on any developments involving the 25-year-old.
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira celebrates on August 26, 2025
Pereira hints Strand Larsen unlikely to stay at Wolves
Speaking to reporters at a press conference after the game, Pereira acknowledged that he was eager to keep Strand Larsen in his squad.
However, the Portuguese added that "every player has a price", suggesting that Wolves will decide to sell if their valuation is met.
As quoted by Express & Star journalist Nathan Judah on X, Pereira said: "If it’s my decision, then of course I know his mind at this moment, but he keeps his commitment.
"He’s a team player, a top player Until now, he is our player. Every player has a price, I understand football."
Reports have previously indicated that Wolves will consider selling the former Celta Vigo forward if they receive a proposal worth in the region of £60m.
Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrates with Wolverhampton Wanderers teammates after scoring in the EFL Cup second round on August 26, 2025
Do Wolves have a choice?
in Nelson Semedo, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha, Wolves have already parted ways with arguably three of their most six important players.
Strand Larsen would join that list if he signs for Newcastle, and there feels an inevitability about an eventual transfer given Newcastle's increasing desperation to find a new number nine.
Wolves owners Fosun International will no doubt receive criticism if they cash in on Strand Larsen at this stage of the transfer window, and it would undoubtedly weaken their chances of Premier League survival.
On the flip side, they can make a profit of at least £30m on a player that they signed just over a year ago, and potentially reinvest the money in two centre-forwards that can compete to be Strand Larsen's successor.
With the player himself seemingly interested in a move to St James' Park, Wolves realistically have little choice, even with Strand Larsen showing no signs of forcing a transfer.
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