Galatasaray are reportedly interested in a move for Niclas Fullkrug in January, as the German has failed to shine at West Ham.
According to Turkish outlet Ege Gundem, Galatasaray could target a move for West Ham forward Niclas Fullkrug ahead of the January window. The German forward has failed to shine since his summer arrival at the London Stadium, leading to speculation surrounding his immediate future at the Hammers.
West Ham are in a difficult place this season after a terrible start. The pressure is truly on Julen Lopetegui ahead of the next few games, as their performances, coupled with a high-spending summer, have not reflected well.
One of their big signings in the 2024 summer was Niclas Fullkrug, who arrived in a £27 million deal from Borussia Dortmund with a big reputation. He has been injured since matchday three and could be expected to return soon, though in the background, speculation regarding his future has been rife.
West Ham have been rumoured to want a new forward ahead of the January window, with recent links to Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and other names in the market. Any move for the Irish striker will be difficult, although the Hammers are also linked with a loan move for Randal Kolo Muani from PSG.
Either way, there might be problems in the background with Fullkrug, although, in reality, they are just waiting for him to come back from his injury. As the January window approaches, Galatasaray is showing an interest in the summer 2024 signing, but the report concedes any move will be difficult.
Galatasaray to sign Niclas Fullkrug?
The idea of Galatasaray signing a new striker in January might be bright, and Fullkrug might fit the bill, although the probability of it happening is unlikely. For starters, the links could be related to a potential exit for on-loan striker Viktor Osimhen, who is linked with many clubs, including Manchester United, ahead of January.
In any case, Galatasaray may not be able to afford what West Ham might demand for Fullkru if they put him up for sale. For now, the Hammers and Lopetegui are probably waiting for him to make his return from the injury suffered earlier in the season, as their hefty investment shows they are likely to trust the striker to come good later in the season.
