Wolves’ current transfer status as club must hold firm on Strand Larsen

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Attention now turns to the final days of the window. Wolves want a forward and a central midfielder, with at least one homegrown player required. They remain firm that Jorgen Strand Larsen is not for sale, rejecting Newcastle’s latest £60m bid after earlier offers of £50m and £55m. The Norway striker underlined his value with two goals in Tuesday’s comeback win against West Ham.

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00:00Wolves have confirmed the signing of Girona defender Ladislav Kurecci in a move expected

00:07to cost around £26 million. A 26-year-old, who can also operate in midfield, arrives on an

00:14initial season-long loan for €7 million, with an obligation to buy for a further £23 million

00:20next summer. Both clubs already regard the transfer as permanent. Kurecci began his career

00:29at Girona before joining Sparta Prague in 2019 and then Girona in 2022. At Wolves, he fulfils

00:38Vitor Pereira's demand for a left-footed centre-back, a vital part of his back-three system. Until

00:44now, new captain Totti was the only natural fit in that role. His signing adds depth to

00:49a defensive unit that already includes Doherty, Bueno and Mosquera. They're after easing back

00:55from an ACL injury after featuring in the Carabao Cup win over West Ham.

01:02Despite his arrival, Wolves do not expect defensive departures. Attention now turns to the final

01:07days of the window, as Wolves want a forward and a central midfielder with at least one home-grown

01:13player acquired. They remain firm that Jorgen Strand-Larsen is not for sale, rejecting Newcastle's

01:19latest £60 million bid after earlier offers of £50 and £55. The Norway striker underlined

01:26his value with two goals and Tuesday's comeback win against West Ham.

01:31Chairman Jeff Shee is resolute that selling at this stage would risk relegation, even if profit

01:36margins are tempting. Fans remain wary, knowing Wolves have cashed in on stars like Neves,

01:42Nunez, Neto and Jimenez in recent years. Pereira's progress depends heavily on retaining his top

01:48scorer, while further reinforcements are still sought.

01:54Talks for Getafe's Christian Uche have collapsed, but Genk's Tolo Arucde is among alternatives.

02:02Ultimately Wolves' season could hinge on Shee holding firm until the window closes, as pressure

02:09mounts for them to avoid a relegation fight.

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