VfL Wolfsburg recently showed interest in Niclas Füllkrug, but now the striker could be heading to Italy instead. According to media reports, AC Milan has already made an offer.
His spell at West Ham United continues to be unsuccessful. Niclas Füllkrug was not in the Hammers’ matchday squad for their 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa last weekend, and the 32-year-old striker, who has been repeatedly hampered by injuries during his time in the Premier League, has now been waiting for a goal in the Premier League since the beginning of April. This is another reason why there are increasing signs that the 24-time German international could leave London as early as this winter. Among others, VfL Wolfsburg had seriously considered signing him in January. Pirmin Schwegler, who recently became sporting director at VfL, once played alongside Füllkrug at Hannover 96. Wolfsburg would like to sign a striker in the winter, but is also considering other options.
Loan with option to buy on the table
Things now seem to be taking shape for the national striker with another club: according to several media reports, AC Milan wants to sign Füllkrug. The Rossoneri are looking for a replacement for Santiago Gimenez, who is out for the long term due to ankle surgery. Füllkrug is said to have initially been one name on the list, which also includes Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United, among others. One argument in Füllkrug’s favor is that the transfer would probably be easier to complete in the winter and would involve less financial risk.
Now, Milan’s interest in the German striker is said to have become more concrete: Sky and Bild are even reporting that the Italians have made an offer to West Ham. There is talk of a loan with an option to buy. West Ham is said to be open to a loan deal, but would prefer a subsequent obligation to buy. According to Italian media reports, an agreement between the player and the club has already been reached.
For Füllkrug, a winter transfer would increase his chances of jumping on the World Cup bandwagon. Füllkrug missed the two training camps in October and November due to injury, and in 2025 he only played two international matches for the DFB team.
