According to reports published by Teamtalk and other sites, West Ham are keen on a deal to bring Norwich City's USA International striker Josh Sargent to the London Stadium in the new year.

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is said to be seeking reinforcements to his attacking options, with the club at risk of relegation from the Premier League, and with an aging strikeforce in his squad.

However, according to the latest reports emerging it’s believed that the £20 million asking price reported to have been set by Norwich is proving to be a major stumbling block in getting an agreement over the line.

It is said that West Ham aren’t currently willing to pay that much for the player ahead of the January window, which is therefore likely to prevent a deal from happening in this transfer window.

Norwich Head Coach Philippe Clement will be keen to keep Sargent due to his importance to the team, with the US international holding a contract with the Norfolk outfit until the summer of 2028.

It’s understood that the Hammers are willing to seek other opportunities as long as the £20 million asking price remains in place.

Norwich have no immediate incentive to lower their demands, particularly with the club in a fight against relegation themselves.