Niclas Füllkrug leaving West Ham United?
West Ham's technical director, Tim Steidten, faces challenges in selling Niclas Fullkrug due to his ongoing Achilles injury concerns. Fullkrug prefers a return to Germany, but there is doubt whether a German club could afford the transfer fee demanded by West Ham.
Signing Niclas Fullkrug has turned out to be a disaster for West Ham United, and it appears that the East Londoners are already looking to sell him. Fullkrug has had persistent injury concerns, and has not been able to play for virtually the entire time since his transfer, managing only 137 minutes of first-team action. West Ham is considering replacing him in the upcoming January transfer window.
West Ham already seem to be ready to move on from a decision Lopetegui made in the summer, when he signed Niclas Fullkrug.
There are rumors of a possible premature exit for Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham in January. He has been tipped to potentially head back to the Bundesliga. These claims were clarified by a top German reporter.
Niclas Fullkrug is not looking to leave West Ham, and the club is eager to retain the striker. Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that the former Borussia Dortmund striker has no intention of returning to the Bundesliga despite a slow start in the Premier League. Fullkrug is not contemplating a winter departure, and West Ham is also not willing to part with the 31-year-old, as they have faith in the German striker. A sale is not being considered at the moment. Fullkrug is currently recovering from a hamstring injury but is expected to regain fitness in the coming days.
Niclas Füllkrug made the move from Borussia Dortmund to West Ham in the Premier League during the summer, following a successful season with Dortmund and a strong showing in the European Championship. The transfer was valued at 27 million Euros. Füllkrug had expressed his desire to play a central role in the team, but fitness issues and Achilles tendon problems have kept him sidelined since August. It was reported that West Ham's coach, Julen Lopetegui, lost confidence in Füllkrug and requested a fit replacement striker for January. Füllkrug might need to consider relocating to secure playing time and maintain his position as an option for the national team.
Niclas Füllkrug, who transferred to West Ham United from Borussia Dortmund for 27 million euros, is struggling at the club with limited playtime due to an Achilles tendon issue. He has played only 63 minutes in three league matches without scoring. West Ham may consider selling him in January due to his fitness problems and the need for a fit striker, especially after Mohammed Kudus received a three-match ban. Coach Julen Lopetegui prefers Michail Antonio as the main striker and seeks a 'fitter replacement' for Füllkrug, whose playing style doesn't match West Ham's fast short-passing game.
West Ham United are looking to replace Niclas Fullkrug due to his injury troubles and lack of impact since joining from Borussia Dortmund. The club is considering signing a new striker in the January transfer window.
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