The deal on the table
Teamtalk reports Crystal Palace and Fulham are both in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Larsson, and that a fee of around £25m could be enough to close the deal before Tuesday’s deadline. Two mid-table Premier League clubs chasing the same Bundesliga starter in the final hours is the classic deadline-day auction, and Frankfurt know exactly what they are doing.
What the model sees
The skouted.ai profile on the 21-year-old Swedish midfielder is a study in solid rather than spectacular:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| OVR | 72 |
| Potential projection | 84 |
| Market value | €15.4M – €25.0M |
| Contract | Until 2029 (34 months) |
| Undervaluation score | 23 (overvalued) |
| Bundesliga 2025 season | 25 apps, 2 goals, 2 assists |
| Passing accuracy | 86% |
The scouting report highlights the core strength: a regular starting berth in a top-five league at 21, built on a passing range rated at 66, with defensive work rate flagged as the development target. The projection to 84 OVR is real. So is the price.
Why the verdict is hold, not buy
Three numbers explain it. The undervaluation score of 23 says the market has already found him. The contract running to 2029 says Frankfurt hold every card, so there is no expiring-contract discount in the fee. And the £25m being discussed converts to the very top of the €15.4M to €25.0M valuation band.
For a buying club this is a good football bet wrapped in a full-price financial package. If the projection lands and he reaches 84 OVR at 24, the fee ages well. If he plateaus as a 72, someone has paid Champions League squad money for a Europa League regular.
The Palace angle vs the Fulham angle
Palace have also revived talks with Marseille for Quinten Timber, which suggests a midfield pivot hunt with two targets and one budget. Fulham’s interest, meanwhile, looks like succession planning for a sale they know is coming. Whoever blinks first pays the premium, and Frankfurt’s asking price has been engineered so that either outcome suits them.
AI Verdict: Hold
Quality player, wrong price, zero leverage. At £18m this becomes a buy instantly. At £25m, let the other club have him.
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