Nottingham Forest are preparing a surprise January move for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, according to fresh reports. The Premier League club, managed by Sean Dyche, has identified the Norwegian international as a potential target to bolster their attacking options in the critical winter window.
Forest's Striker Shortlist Revealed
Sean Dyche is determined to add firepower to a squad that has scored just 21 goals this season, a tally better only than Wolves themselves. In response, the club has drawn up a shortlist of potential forward signings.
The Athletic reports that Strand Larsen features on a four-man list which also includes Porto's Mehdi Taremi, Roma's Artem Dovbyk, and Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri. The priority order of the targets remains unclear, but the Wolves star is firmly in the frame.
The Case for the £50m-Rated Norwegian
Strand Larsen, 26, is a player with proven Premier League quality despite a difficult current campaign. He netted 14 goals during his debut season in England in 2024/25, finishing as Wolves' second-top scorer behind only Matheus Cunha.
His progress this term has been hampered by an Achilles tendon injury early on and Wolves' collective struggles at the foot of the table. He has managed just one league goal in 19 appearances. However, his pedigree and previous £50m valuation from interest by Newcastle United last summer underline his perceived talent.
A Critical Decision for Wolves
The potential transfer poses a significant dilemma for Wolves. With relegation to the Championship looking increasingly probable, the club must decide whether to cash in on a key asset now or retain him for a fraught survival battle.
BBC Sport suggests Wolves are open to a winter departure if a suitable deal can be agreed, recognising it may be the best solution for all parties. West Ham United were previously quoted £40 million for the player earlier in January but opted for Lazio's Taty Castellanos instead.
For Forest, the stakes could not be higher. Tuesday's 2-1 victory over West Ham moved them seven points clear of the drop zone, but the club's Premier League status remains precarious. Securing a proven goal-scorer could be the defining factor in their survival bid, making their activity in this transfer window absolutely critical.
