West Ham cool interest in £40m Strand Larsen

After discovering Wolves wanted to pay £40 million for the 25-year-old, West Ham’s interest in Norway international Jorgen Strand Larsen has decreased.

The Hammers have a strong desire to strengthen Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad with striking reinforcements.

After the 1-1 draw at Manchester United, Wolves boss Rob Edwards did not close the door on the Norway international leaving Molineux next month. Larsen was at the top of their list of potential signings.

West Ham believe Strand Larsen’s price is too high for the Wolves, who only signed a new contract until 2030 in September. Although it is possible that their interest might be revived, they are looking at alternatives.

In the summer, Wolves have embarked on a disastrous season that looks certain to lead to relegation from the Championship, despite having bids of £50m and £55m rejected.

Every person will be called the way we will, according to Edwards.

“Time will tell,” only. We want to have a positive impact in the month, so I’m sure there will be movement in and out.

West Ham are now looking elsewhere, with Crystal Palace frontman Eddie Nketiah thought to be of interest, after drawing 2-2 with Brighton at the London Stadium to close the gap on fourth-placed Nottingham Forest by four points.

Nketiah has so far this season made 19 appearances for Palace and has scored four goals.