West Ham United Pursues Striker Niclas Fullkrug

West Ham United is actively pursuing Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug as they seek to bolster their attacking options this summer. After stalled negotiations for Aston Villa's Jhon Duran due to a significant gap in valuation, the Hammers have turned their attention to the 31-year-old Fullkrug, who had an impressive season with 15 goals and 10 assists. Despite his strong performance, including contributions to Germany's Euro 2024 squad, a transfer may be challenging as Dortmund will seek to recoup their investment from last summer. Fullkrug has two years left on his contract and is likely to favor staying with a Champions League competitor over joining West Ham, who failed to qualify for any European competition. The Hammers are under pressure to finalize a deal before the new season, though initial reports suggest negotiations have yet to commence. The outcome of this pursuit remains uncertain as West Ham weighs their options against Dortmund's expectations.