In contrast to previous claims, Niclas Fullkrug is not looking to leave West Ham, and the team is still eager to retain the striker.
Fullkrug isn’t currently thinking about leaving in the winter. Additionally, #WHUFC believes in a German striker and does not want to allow the 31-year-old go. Plettenberg posted on X, “A sale is not on the table at the moment.”
The 22-cap Germany international, who was signed from Dortmund for £27 million (€32.4 million/US$35 million) this past summer, has only made three substitute appearances for the Hammers in the English top division, playing 63 minutes without scoring any goals.
When the transfer market reopens in January, West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui may look to acquire a new No. 9 since he is not satisfied with his present alternatives up front, according to a recent talkSPORT report.
However, this most recent report from the player’s native country implies that Fullkrug and West Ham are both committed to making their high-profile summer transfer a success.
Despite having a hamstring issue, Fullkrug should be fully recovered in the next several days.
Fullkrug not alone in West Ham struggles
During the 2024 summer transfer window, West Ham spent more than £120 million (€144 million/US$155.5 million) on acquisitions, however their investment has not yet paid off.
After eight games, the London team has just two victories and four losses, placing them in 16th place in the Premier League standings.
And there hasn’t been much of an impact from a few of their attacking new arrivals.
Alongside Fullkrug’s difficulties, star Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, who cost £25 million (€30 million/US$32.4 million) to sign from Leeds United, has only made one league start and has failed to score or provide an assist in seven games.
When the agreement was announced, midfielder Carlos Soler’s loan from Paris Saint-Germain was hailed as a triumph. However, the Spaniard has yet to start for Lopetegui’s team, making just 150 Premier League minutes in five appearances off the bench.
