Harrogate Town have set a price tag of £500,000 for their talisman striker Luke Armstrong, according to sources at Football League World.
Fellow League Two clubs Wrexham and MK Dons have seen their bids for the striker rejected recently, and the Sulphurites will now demand £500,000 for Luke Armstrong. Wrexham’s interest is no secret, particularly since Paul Mullin’s long-term injury picked up in pre-season.
Armstrong joined the club from Salford City in 2021 and was immediately a huge asset for Town, scoring 30 goals across his first two seasons as the Yorkshire club avoided relegation back to the National League.
The 27-year-old reportedly declared himself unable to play for Harrogate on the opening day against Doncaster Rovers amid transfer speculation; however, Town boss Simon Weaver had previously confirmed that the club turned down approaches for the striker, who remains under contract until 2025.
Since the opening day, Armstrong has featured in all of Town’s league fixtures despite transfer interest remaining as we approach the final week of the transfer window.
What has been said?
Sources at Football League World have stated:
“The teams who had offers rejected for Armstrong were League Two rivals Wrexham and Milton Keynes Dons.
“Sources have exclusively informed Football League World that a £500,000 price tag has been slapped on the head of the striker, perhaps in a bid to scare off some of their divisional rivals who are still lurking.”
Up in the Air…
It remains to be seen whether Wrexham or MK Dons will be prepared to meet Harrogate’s £500,000 valuation of the striker, despite both sides already proving to be potent in front of goal this season. Paul Mullin’s long-term injury will be likely to play a part in any remaining business for the North Welsh outfit.
The North Yorkshire club find themselves under no immediate pressure to sell, as the player remains under contract at The EnviroVent Stadium until 2025.
Writer’s View
Having watched Luke Armstrong against my own club, the striker is the complete package for the fourth tier. With physicality, aerial presence, and potency in the box, he is a fantastic player who I regard very highly.
Harrogate’s price tag seems extortionate for a League Two striker, but I would argue that it is justified given Armstrong’s contract and importance to the club, they have every right to be reluctant to sell.
It will be interesting to see whether any side comes in to match this asking price in the closing stages of the window. With Wrexham’s wealth being no secret, this is certainly one to watch before the 11 p.m. deadline.
