West Ham's Interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen Dims Amid High Valuation

West Ham's Interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen Dims Amid High Valuation

West Ham's Interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen Dims Amid High Valuation

West Ham United's interest in Norwegian forward Jorgen Strand Larsen has diminished after learning that Wolverhampton Wanderers are demanding £40 million for the 25-year-old.

The Hammers are focused on strengthening Nuno Espirito Santo's squad with new attacking options.

Larsen was a primary target for the club, and Wolves manager Rob Edwards has not ruled out the possibility of the forward leaving Molineux next month, particularly following their recent 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

However, West Ham believes that the price set by Wolves for Strand Larsen, who signed a new contract extending to 2030 in September, is excessively high. As a result, they are exploring alternative options, although a revival of their interest in Larsen cannot be entirely dismissed.

Newcastle United previously had bids of £50 million and £55 million rejected during the summer transfer window. Since then, Wolves have faced a challenging season, which appears likely to culminate in relegation back to the Championship.

Edwards commented, "We will make the right call on every individual. Only time will tell. It will be a club decision, and I am sure there will be movement in and out because we want to make an impact this month."

Following a 2-2 draw with Brighton at the London Stadium, West Ham has narrowed the gap on fourth-from-bottom Nottingham Forest to four points. They are now considering other options, including Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah, who is believed to be of interest.

Nketiah has netted four goals in 19 appearances for Palace this season. However, the 26-year-old former Arsenal player has only started twice in the Premier League, with his most recent start occurring during a 4-1 defeat to Leeds on December 20.

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