West Ham Eyes Füllkrug Exit in January for Attack Revamp

West Ham United are preparing for the departure of striker Niclas Füllkrug in the January transfer window, as the club seeks to overhaul its attacking options amid a challenging season in the Premier League.

The 32-year-old German international, who joined from Borussia Dortmund in August 2024 on a four-year contract, has struggled to adapt to English football. In 27 appearances across all competitions, Füllkrug has scored just three goals and provided two assists. His time at the London Stadium has been plagued by injuries, including an Achilles tendon issue that sidelined him from September to December 2024 and a hamstring problem that kept him out from January to April 2025, causing him to miss a combined 28 games for club and country. This season, he has played only 385 minutes in the Premier League, with no goals in seven outings, and has been absent for the last four league matches due to a thigh injury.

Sources close to the situation, including transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, confirm that Füllkrug's representatives have initiated discussions with potential suitors, primarily in Germany but also in Italy. Werder Bremen, where Füllkrug spent much of his career and scored...