West Ham United are preparing an opening bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Manager Nuno Espírito Santo wants attacking reinforcements in January.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are believed to value the striker at £40m.
Strand Larsen has scored three league goals this season for the bottom-placed side.
The 25-year-old impressed last year after arriving from Celta Vigo.
His 14-goal campaign previously attracted interest from Newcastle United.
West Ham sit 18th and view a new striker as vital to survival.
They plan to loan Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan.
Other targets include Coventry’s Ellis Simms and Haji Wright.
A loan move for Nathan Aké has failed.
West Ham are also pursuing Adama Traoré from Fulham.
