West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing 31-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug this summer.
According to reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, West Ham United are unwilling to submit a €30 million bid for Niclas Fullkrug this summer. A separate update by Florian Plettenberg West Ham have offered €25 million to sign the German striker but the Bundesliga outfit are holding out for €30 million.
It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can work out a deal in the coming weeks. West Ham are keen on improving their attacking unit, and they have advanced the move to sign the German international. The 31-year-old is at the peak of his powers, and he could make an instant impact at the East London club.
Niclas Fullkrug enjoyed an impressive 2023/24 season with Borussia Dortmund, and he managed to contribute towards 25 goals in all competitions. The Bundesliga outfit reached to the final of the UEFA Champions League as well. The striker is now open to a move to West Ham, and it remains to be seen whether the Hammers can get the deal done.
West Ham need a quality striker
West Ham will need a quality striker if they are serious about pushing for trophies next season and securing European qualification. Players like Michail Antonio and Danny Ings have not been able to perform at the desired level. So, West Ham will need upgrades on them.
Niclas Fullkrug certainly has the quality to elevate them in the final third, and a move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for him at this stage of his career as well. The experienced striker has already proven himself in Germany, and he will look to showcase his qualities in the Premier League now.
West Ham have an ambitious project and a talented squad. They have a quality manager as well. It will be interesting to see if they can plug the gaps in their squad during the summer transfer window and put together a formidable side for the upcoming season. The difference in valuation between the two clubs is minimal, and it is fair to assume that they will eventually reach a compromise if West Ham are determined to get the deal done.
