West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug has been linked with a move away from the East London club ahead of the winter transfer window.
According to Sky Sports, Niclas Fullkrug is now exploring a January exit. The experienced German striker has struggled for regular opportunities at the East London club this season.
Fullkrug was signed last season from Borussia Dortmund, but he has not been able to live up to the expectations. His performances were quite underwhelming. It is clear that he is struggling to adapt to English football, and it would be ideal for the player to move on.
It remains to be seen whether West Ham can find a suitable destination for him. The Hammers are in need of a quality striker, and selling the German international would allow them to bring in a quality replacement.
Meanwhile, the German international is at the peak of his career, and he will want to play regularly. West Ham will not be able to provide him with the opportunities he needs, and it would be ideal for him to move on. The Hammers paid £27 million to sign the player, and they will have to accept a loss on him if they decide to sell Fullkrug. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
West Ham need improvements
West Ham have started the season poorly, and they are in a fight for survival. They must look to improve their squad in January if they want to survive in the Premier League. Sticking with their underperforming players will only drag them down to the EFL Championship.
Füllkrug is clearly not good enough for the club, and he will need to be upgraded on. Meanwhile, the German striker has shown his quality in the Bundesliga in the past, and it will be interesting to see if he can find a club willing to provide him with an exit route.
There is no doubt that he could be a good player in the right team. But the move to England has simply not worked out for him. An exit in January would be ideal for all parties involved. Meanwhile, West Ham have shown interest in several strikers, including Dusan Vlahovic.