Bid for Wolves striker in the balance after Aston Villa deal agreed

Wolves were braced for an approach from their Premier League rivals for the Norway international after talks advanced in the early part of the week.

But Palace’s swoop for Guessand has cast doubt on their willingness to meet Wolves’ valuation for Strand Larsen.

Wolves want more than £40million for the striker and a deal which involved an initial fee of £45m, plus a possible £5m in add-ons had been discussed.

But no formal bid was ever received and it is now unclear whether one will follow after Palace agreed a loan for Guessand, which includes an option to buy.

The Ivory Coast international is poised to join the Eagles less than six months after signing for Villa from Nice for an initial £23m.

Palace are not the only club to have shown interest in Strand Larsen this month, with Wolves rejecting a bid from Leeds earlier in the window. Nottingham Forest and West Ham have also made enquiries.

Wolves turned down bids from Newcastle worth £50m and £55m last summer, with the 25-year-old then signing a new five-year contract at Molineux.

But he has scored only once in the Premier League this season and Wolves, facing up to almost certain relegation, are prepared to let him leave if their valuation is met.

Former Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs has been key to Palace’s pursuit of both Strand Larsen and Guessand and was appointed in the same role at Selhurst Park last August.

Palace's chief marksman Jean-Philippe Mateta is eyeing a move away from the club this window and his future could also have an impact on that of Strand Larsen.

Boss Oliver Glasner has already confirmed he will depart the club he led to FA Cup and Community Shield glory at the end of the season.

Mateta has been the subject of interest from Nottingham Forest, but he has said that he wants to play Champions League football – something that struggling Forest are unable to offer in the near future.