This year, as last year, the battle for Elite league gold is between Viking, who won by one point, and Bodø/Glimt, who are currently leading by one point. (but one more game played) Now the answer for the Stavanger club is starting to be difficult. Say no to more and more money from Wrexham and keep the strength of the defence or take the money and fill the place with new talent.
Bodø/Glimt’s super feature is the latter. – Sell expensive and bring in new ones (preferably Danes)
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Bud fired! Wrexham wants Norwegian international player – but Viking has so far said no
Now the club owned by Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney is chasing Norwegian stopper Henrik Falchener, and they are willing to empty their coffers to secure the 23-year-old.
Got 67 minutes against the world stars – and impressed
Henrik Falchener only got 67 minutes on the pitch in this year’s World Cup. But the minutes he got – against none other than France’s world stars – he used to show that he belongs on the biggest stages. A scene he will no doubt be a part of in the future.
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He was admittedly unable to seal the Norwegian defense against the French attacking machines, but the 23-year-old showed enough that several clubs are now queuing up to sign him.
Wrexham have submitted two bids – both rejected
According to The Athletic’s reporter legend David Ornstein , Wrexham are working on a deal to sign Falchener from Viking.
The Welsh club have already made two bids for the 1.94-metre tall centre-back – but both were rejected. The latest bid was 9.5 million euros – including bonuses.
Wrexham believe Falchener is made for English football, but Viking will not be pressured. And Ornstein reports that it will probably take more to capture the Norwegian giant.
Ryan Reynolds and Disney adventures await
Wrexham, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as owners, are known for doing what it takes to get their dream players. The club is on its way to the Premier League – and Falchener gets the chance to be part of one of the wildest journeys in football history.
A journey that Netflix and Disney+ share with the whole world.
Falchener comes from an active league and can go straight into the Championship machinery – which makes him extra attractive to Wrexham, who are aiming to get promoted again.
We predict there will be a third bid – and that Wrexham are willing to go to great lengths to secure the Norwegian stopper. The question is: How far are Viking willing to go? 👀
📌 The road so far for Henrik Falchener
| Year | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| –2023 | Viking | Established in the Eliteserien |
| 2023–2024 | Breakthrough | Regular on Viking’s first team |
| 2025 | The national team | Called up to the World Cup squad |
| 2026 | World Cup | 67 minutes against France – showed himself to the whole world |
| 2026 | Viking | Two bids from Wrexham – both rejected |
Now it remains to be seen if Wrexham will win the battle for the Norwegian stopper. One thing is for sure – Falchener is on everyone’s lips right now! 🔥🇳🇴







