West Ham United are preparing a bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen as they battle relegation.
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 but netted 14 last year after joining from Celta Vigo.
West Ham sit 18th and see a new striker as vital to survival.
They are set to loan Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan.
Alternative targets include Ellis Simms and Haji Wright.
West Ham are also pushing to sign Adama Traoré from Fulham.
