West Ham eye Strand Larsen in January – Monday’s gossip

West Ham express interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen, Alexander Isak’s injury could force Liverpool to buy Antoine Semenyo and Aston Villa join race to sign David Moller Wolfe.

West Ham have expressed interest in a January deal for 25-year-old Wolves and Norway striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. (Athletic – subscription required)

Should 26-year-old Sweden striker Alexander Isak’s injury prove serious, Liverpool may consider a pivot to other options with the cash that was available and trigger 25-year-old Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo’s release clause. (Telegraph – subscription required)

Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Wolves and Norway defender David Moller Wolfe, 23, in the January transfer window. (Football Insider)

West Ham and AC Milan are in advanced negotiations for Germany forward Niclas Fullkrug, 32. (Sky Sports)

Chelsea are looking to beat European rivals to the signing of 18-year-old Genk and Greece midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas. (Teamtalk)

Liverpool and Manchester United are among a number of top clubs interested in Lille’s 18-year-old French midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. (CaughtOffside)

Meanwhile, French centre-back Axel Disasi, 27, will leave Chelsea in January, with several clubs already on alert about his availability. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham have not had an approach from Fiorentina, despite strong reports in Italy claiming Fabio Paratici is poised to accept a five-year deal to become the Serie A club’s director of football. (Mail)