West Ham United forward Niclas Fullkrug is exploring options to leave the club in the January transfer window, Sky Germany journalist Patrick Berger has reported.
The Germany international is reportedly aiming to end his London Stadium chapter this winter, and West Ham are unlikely to stand in his way, while Lucas Paqueta's future also remains uncertain.
The Hammers are said to be open to all options regarding Fullkrug’s future, with a loan move or a swap deal at the turn of the year seen as realistic possibilities.
Fullkrug is looking to depart England less than 18 months after joining West Ham from Borussia Dortmund and is eyeing a return to the Bundesliga as a possible next move.
The 32-year-old striker has made seven appearances for West Ham this season and missed the last three Premier League games with an injury.
Niclas Fullkrug Wants to Leave West Ham
West Ham and Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug
According to Berger, Fullkrug has his sights set on returning to the Germany national team for the 2026 World Cup and is prepared to leave West Ham this winter to boost his chances of making the squad.
Fullkrug, who arrived at the London Stadium on a four-year contract in August 2024, has made just 27 appearances for West Ham since, scoring three goals.
His first season in England was heavily disrupted by two long-term injuries, with the striker missing half of West Ham’s league games and making just six starts.
The £113,000-a-week striker has only played twice for Germany in the past 12 months amid his injury problems, featuring in the Nations League Finals in June.
Fullkrug has made five starts for West Ham in the Premier League this term, including two under Nuno Espirito Santo, who replaced Graham Potter in September.
The Portuguese tactician secured his first win at the London Stadium on Sunday as West Ham beat Newcastle 3-1 following goals from Lucas Paqueta, Tomas Soucek and an own goal from Sven Botman.
Winning for the first time in seven games, West Ham have climbed up to 18th in the Premier League, three points off safety.