Wolves open contract talks with star striker
Wolves and Jorgen Strand Larsen are in talks over a new and improved contract, the Express & Star understands.
The striker is set to sign a new deal, on higher wages, after Wolves rejected two bids from Newcastle United this summer.
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi was adamant that Larsen was not for sale and he turned down two offers of £50million and £55million for him, while they were ready to turn down a third bid of £60million that Newcastle were preparing but eventually did not officially make.
Newcastle instead moved for Brentford's Yoane Wissa on deadline day, following the signing of German forward Nick Woltemade, as their interest in Larsen cooled.
The Norwegian attacker agreed personal terms with Newcastle and informed Wolves of his desire to make the move, as he missed the defeat to Everton, with Vitor Pereira ruling him out with a small Achilles issue. He later pulled out of the national team too.
Talks have now opened over a new Wolves deal for Larsen, which will see him financially rewarded for staying at the club.
He is currently on a deal until 2029, following his £23million move from Celta Vigo this summer, which came after a year on loan at Wolves where he scored 14 Premier League goals. A loan fee of £2.5million was also included in the deal.
It remains to be seen if a release clause will be included in Larsen's new contract, with negotiations at an early stage.
Matheus Cunha signed a new deal in February, which included a £62.5million release clause, ahead of his departure to Manchester United in June, but it is understood Wolves would be keen not to include one in any Larsen deal.
Larsen is seen as a key player in Pereira's side as they search for their first Premier League win of the season, following three defeats.
The striker scored twice against West Ham as Wolves completed a comeback win the Carabao Cup, while this weekend they travel to face Newcastle in the top flight.
It is currently unclear whether Larsen will recover from his Achilles injury in time to play at St. James' Park at the weekend.
He now also has more competition up front after Wolves signed Tolu Arokodare late in the transfer window to bolster their attacking options.
The Nigerian made an initial £22.5million move from Belgian side Genk in a deal that also includes around £865,000 in add-ons.
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