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Jorgen Strand Larsen scored 14 goals last season as he helped Wolves finish 16th in the Premier League West Ham's interest in Norway forward Jorgen Strand Larsen has cooled after discovering Wolves want £40m for the 25-year-old. The Hammers are committed to bolstering Nuno Espirito Santo's squad with striking reinforcements. Larsen was at the top of their list of potential signings and Wolves boss Rob Edwards did not close the door on the Norway forward leaving Molineux next month following the 1-1 draw at Manchester United. However, West Ham think the price Wolves are wanting for Strand Larsen, who only signed a new contract to 2030 in September, is too high. They are looking at alternatives, although it cannot be ruled out that their interest might be revived. Newcastle had bids of £50m and £55m turned down in the summer, although since then Wolves have embarked on a calamitous season that looks certain to end in relegation back to the Championship. "We will make the right call on every individual, " said Edwards. "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 in the month. " West Ham, who drew 2-2 with Brighton at the London Stadium to close the gap on fourth-from-bottom Nottingham Forest to four points, are now looking elsewhere, with Crystal Palace front-man Eddie Nketiah believed to be of interest. Nketiah has scored four goals in 19 appearances for Palace so far this season. However, the 26-year-old former Arsenal player has only started twice in the Premier League, most recently in the 4-1 defeat at Leeds on 20 December. Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan views Ask about West Ham - what do you want to know? 'Are you sure? ' - Guardiola questions two-horse race Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis 'It's all going right for Arsenal' - can they make it count this time? The Jessops have big plans for a New Year's Eve party Is joy always good for us? Helen Mirren, Julia Donaldson and Rob Brydon bring treasured items Inside the invention of Play-Doh We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss BBC Sport's 2025 Quiz: 12 months, 12 questions, how many can you get? A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2026 Football Daily. Audio Football Daily NFL play-off picture - scenarios & big game deciders in season finale 'Absolutely pivotal' - Championship transfer window preview Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours Kildunne on receiving news of her MBE. Video Kildunne on receiving news of her MBE Tailenders. Audio Tailenders What did Sabalenka and Kyrgios' Battle of the Sexes achieve? Jobs can be saved in Sydney Ashes Test - Mc Grath Best images of 2025 F1 season - on and off the track England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne. Video England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them Forest fulcrum Robertson - 'a talented, highly skilled, unbelievable outside-left' Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz 'It's giving me goosebumps' - Europe stars recall Ryder Cup triumph Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.