West Ham Niclas Fullkrug Graham Potter
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Declan Carr
Mon 14 July 2025 7:10, UK
West Ham could get rid of Niclas Fullkrug already this summer.
The German striker has had a miserable time at the London Stadium since his £27million move from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
The 32-year-old notched just three goals in 18 matches in the Premier League and suffered from injury issues throughout the campaign.
Graham Potter needs a reliable forward, and it appears that he has run out of patience with the 24-cap international.
West Ham Niclas Fullkrug stats
Fullkrug’s stats in the league last season. (Credit: Imago)
West Ham exit stance emerges on four players
Fullkrug could leave East London in the next couple of months as Potter rebuilds his squad in the transfer market, following the sale of Mohammed Kudus.
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Guardian Journalist Jacob Steinberg (13 July) has reported that the Hammers are open to offers for four first-team stars.
He states that Fullkrug, Guido Rodriguez, Nayef Aguerd and Edson Alvarez could be on the chopping block this summer.
West Ham need to get rid of the deadwood
The Irons underperformed massively last season, and they need to get rid of the deadwood if they are to avoid the same fate next season.
The four players can have no complaints if they are moved on, because they all failed to make an impression on Potter last campaign as the Irons finished 14th in the league.
The Hammers need funds to sanction moves for the likes of Harvey Elliott, Tyler Morton and El Hadji Malick Diouf.
The hope will be that the overhaul has the desired effect and the new additions can help the likes of Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Wan-Bissaka take the Hammers further up the table.
If it does not, Potter could find himself in danger, and David Sullivan could decide to wield the axe if results do not improve in the first few months of the season.
It would be a huge shame for the ex-Brighton manager if he cannot turn around the E20 outfit’s fortunes, but they need to get their business spot on if he is to avoid that.
Failure to invest is not an option, and if they can increase their budget by selling players that Potter does not trust, it makes sense to do so.
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