"Every player has a price" - Wolves boss outlines stance on Jorgen Strand Larsen

The Norwegian striker sent Molineux into raptures on Tuesday night as he stepped off the bench to score a late brace against West Ham and secure Wolves' place in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Newcastle have already had a £50million bid rejected for the forward, with Wolves insisting he is not for sale this summer, and while Pereira is eager to keep Larsen, the head coach does admit that further offers could impact the player's future.

"If it's my decision, of course (I want to keep him), because he's a very important player," Pereira said.

"It's not only about the technical and tactical (ability), it's about the character. He's a player with character.

"I can imagine his mind in this moment because he's listened to a lot of things, read a lot of things, and he's kept his commitment.

"He goes on to help the team. In the last minutes I also asked him to go and help as a centre-back.

"He's a team player, a top player in my opinion.

"Until now Jorgen is our player, a very important player for us and we'll see what happens.

"I understand football, every player has a price, I believe. Even Messi or Cristiano.

"But, for me, he's very important for us and we'll see what happens."

Larsen showed no signs of the Newcastle interest impacting his game as he netted two excellent goals to give Wolves their first win of the season.

And when asked if the player had indicated his desire to leave, Pereira added: "No nothing, he went on and scored two goals and almost had a hat-trick.

"In my career I've known a lot of players in this situation and they asked me not to play, but Larsen wants to play every time and wants to help the team.

"He has the character. A top player is not only about technical things, it's about character also and Larsen has everything in my opinion"

However, Larsen has agreed personal terms with Newcastle, which could cause problems as Pereira has constantly insisted he does not want players at Wolves who do not want to be here.

But when asked about that position, the head coach was adamant that Larsen would never try to force a move.

"In the last eight months that I'm with him, I know him very well," Pereira said.

"He will never force (a move), but of course we know football is football. We must be ready for everything.

"But I want to keep the best players with us."