West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug has been linked with a move to Serie A title challengers AC Milan in recent weeks.
Niclas Fullkrug has struggled for regular opportunities at West Ham United, and his performances have not been up to the mark either. According to a report by TEAMtalk, AC Milan are hoping to sign the player on loan, but West Ham are demanding a mandatory purchase clause to be included in the contract.
The Serie A outfit are unwilling to accept such a condition, and therefore the move has now hit a roadblock. It will be interesting to see if the two parties can sort out their differences and get the deal across the line, especially considering personal terms are reportedly not an issue.
The German striker, who cost West Ham £27.5 million last year, does not have a future at West Ham, and keeping him at the London Stadium would be a mistake. West Ham should look to get rid of Fullkrug as soon as possible and bring in an upgrade.
On the other hand, the 32-year-old is determined to join the Italian club. That puts AC Milan in a position of strength. It will be interesting to see if West Ham are prepared to yield and let the transfer get across the line.
West Ham need an upgrade on Fullkrug
West Ham are currently fighting for survival, and they need quality players at their disposal. Signing a quality striker could be ideal. It has been a disappointing season for West Ham, and they will be fighting for survival.
They need a reliable finisher to stay up this season. It will be interesting to see if Fullkrug can secure a move to the Italian club and make way for another striker at the London club. AC Milan need more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and the West Ham striker could be a useful option for them.
The 32-year-old has not been at his best for quite some time, but he has shown his quality with Borussia Dortmund in the past. If he manages to regain his form and confidence, he could be an asset for the Serie A outfit. If they manage to sign him on a loan deal, it will be a low-risk acquisition for them with huge potential upside.