At the start of this month, Niclas Füllkrug’s agent Thorsten Wirth said his agent could leave West Ham United in the winter market.
A week ago, Sky Deutschland reported the striker has informed West Ham of his desire to leave. They also stated the Bundesliga remains an attractive option.
A fresh report from Sky Deutschland provides the latest on interest from Germany and West Ham’s stance.
The 32-year-old swapped Borussia Dortmund for the Hammers in August 2024 and has struggled with form and fitness. He’s currently sidelined with injury and failed to score or register an assist from seven matches this season.
Sky relay his agent’s comments and then report the Germany international is set to move in the next window.
Nuno Espírito Santo’s side have ‘granted him permission’ to leave if there’s a suitable offer. The report adds they would prefer to sell instead of sanctioning a loan move in January.
A move back to Germany could be on the cards. VfL Wolfsburg are ‘seriously interested’ while FC Augsburg are also in the picture.
Füllkrug shares a good relationship with Wolfsburg manger Sandro Wagner and they ‘can afford to pay him’.
The West Ham player is building a house in Hanover, which is 90 kilometres away from Wolfsburg. These are the factors that give them an advantage to secure his services. He’s also been approached by unnamed clubs from Italy.
Füllkrug hopes to represent Germany at the next World Cup. Therefore, a move away from West Ham in the next window seems the ‘logical next step’.