Crystal Palace Stall on £50m Strand Larsen Deal as Loan for Guessand Takes Shape
A potentially record-breaking transfer has hit a snag for Crystal Palace after they stalled on signing Norway striker Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolves. The 25-year-old had been the subject of a £45m deal, plus £5m in add-ons, which Wolves were waiting to formalise before completing the move.
However, it appears Palace are now focusing on securing a loan deal for Aston Villa's Evann Guessand instead, an option that was previously available due to Guessand being beaten to his signature by several clubs last summer. This development suggests Palace are prioritising a cheaper and more short-term solution over a potential long-term target.
Strand Larsen would have been Palace's record signing, eclipsing the £35m they paid for Brennan Johnson from Tottenham earlier this month. Leeds United had also shown interest in his services, with a bid of around £40m rejected last month.
The transfer saga raises questions about Palace's priorities and the role of their coaching staff. Having signed Guessand on loan, Palace will now be forced to find an alternative striker to replace Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has been linked with Nottingham Forest in a £35m deal.
The situation is likely to have implications for Palace both domestically and in Europe, as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground this weekend.
In related news, James Ward-Prowse has joined Burnley on loan from West Ham United, with manager Scott Parker hoping to break David Beckham's Premier League record of 18 goals from direct free-kicks.
A potentially record-breaking transfer has hit a snag for Crystal Palace after they stalled on signing Norway striker Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolves. The 25-year-old had been the subject of a £45m deal, plus £5m in add-ons, which Wolves were waiting to formalise before completing the move.
However, it appears Palace are now focusing on securing a loan deal for Aston Villa's Evann Guessand instead, an option that was previously available due to Guessand being beaten to his signature by several clubs last summer. This development suggests Palace are prioritising a cheaper and more short-term solution over a potential long-term target.
Strand Larsen would have been Palace's record signing, eclipsing the £35m they paid for Brennan Johnson from Tottenham earlier this month. Leeds United had also shown interest in his services, with a bid of around £40m rejected last month.
The transfer saga raises questions about Palace's priorities and the role of their coaching staff. Having signed Guessand on loan, Palace will now be forced to find an alternative striker to replace Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has been linked with Nottingham Forest in a £35m deal.
The situation is likely to have implications for Palace both domestically and in Europe, as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground this weekend.
In related news, James Ward-Prowse has joined Burnley on loan from West Ham United, with manager Scott Parker hoping to break David Beckham's Premier League record of 18 goals from direct free-kicks.
. they're gonna regret it if they don't strengthen their squad soon. and what's the deal with the coaching staff? are they not scouting properly? 
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hopefully they can turn that transfer saga around 
I mean, £50m is a lot of money, especially if it's just to sign one player. Are Palace really willing to commit that kind of cash right now? 
And to make matters worse, they just lost out on a potential record signing in Strand Larsen 
Guessand is gonna have to step up and deliver or Palace will be in for a world of trouble 
. I mean, £50m on Strand Larsen, but then they go and get Guessand on loan? It feels like they're playing a game of musical chairs, trying to fill the striker position without making a big commitment 
. Remember when they signed Zaha back in the day? That was a game-changer for them! Now it seems like they're chasing after anyone who's willing to come in on loan... Evann Guessand, huh? I mean, I guess he's alright, but is this really what Palace wants? They need someone who can make a real impact, not just fill the void until the end of the season. And what happened to all that money they got from selling Townsend last year? It's like it vanished into thin air 
and idk if palace fans are gonna be cool with that or not? i mean it's a good move on their part, but you can't help but wonder what could've been 
. But at the same time, I can see why they'd want to avoid breaking the bank on someone who might not work out.
. We're supposed to be one of the top teams around here! 
Guessand's loan deal might be a good start, but it's not gonna solve all their problems. They still need a solid striker who can hold up the ball and create chances...