h79snht.topda dobrowin： West Ham have made their first move as they eye up La Liga’s 2024 top goalscorer to replace the departing Niclas Füllkrug.
Fullkrug reaches agreement in principle to join AC Milan
da pixbet： Talks between AC Milan and the Hammers are continuing this week, and the only real disparity in negotiations is the nature of his buy option.
West Ham are apparently pushing for an obligation to buy in Fullkrug’s loan deal, while the Rossoneri only want an option, so this is holding up the 32-year-old’s San Siro switch.
Nevertheless, Fullkrug is said to have reached an agreement in principle with Milan, meaning it is down to the clubs to iron out key details.
That is according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, who also reports that the east Londoners could sign two new strikers instead of just one.
Nuno Espírito Santo has just Callum Wilson as his only natural reliable striking option right now, alongside captain Jarrod Bowen, who can play in a makeshift role when required.
Wilson has surprised many with his brilliant form for the Irons this term, but the former Newcastle star and Bowen simply don’t possess enough firepower by themselves to lift West Ham out of the drop zone.
With Fullkrug leaving, the addition of a class number nine is absolutely non-negotiable.
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A host of strikers have been linked with moves to the London Stadium for weeks.
Most recently, reports from Italy claim that West Ham could look to Serie A in search of options, with Fiorentina star Moise Kean said to be attracting their interest ahead of January.
Now, it is believed that West Ham are considering Roma’s Artem Dovbyk.
West Ham make first approach for Roma striker Artem Dovbyk
That is according to sportmediaset, who claim West Ham have made an initial approach for Dovbyk as they prepare contingency plans to replace Fullkrug, should he complete his anticipated move to Milan.
The Hammers conducted exploratory contact with Roma regarding the Ukrainian forward, though discussions remain preliminary with no formal negotiations underway.
West Ham’s interest is said to be strictly conditional upon Fullkrug’s departure, with the German’s exit increasingly likely following advanced Milan talks.
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Dovbyk, 28, joined Roma from Girona for around £27 million last year following his 23/24 La Liga golden boot — where he finished that season as the Spanish top flight’s chief goalscorer.
However, his time in Italy has proven inconsistent.
Dovbyk boasts 19 goals across all competitions for Roma since joining them in 2024, but has struggled to impose himself consistently under Gian Piero Gasperini this year.
That being said, the Ukraine international could be a good option for West Ham given his proven past track record.
West Ham make approach for Premier League striker as Fullkrug agrees AC Milan move
The German has given his San Siro greenlight.
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