Niclas Füllkrug's presence in the West Ham squad is not having the expected impact on the current Premier League season, and everything indicates that the player is unlikely to remain at the London club after January, due to his enormous difficulty in obtaining regular opportunities to be among the starters and, above all, his failure to adapt to the club.
Signed from Borussia Dortmund last season, Füllkrug failed to live up to expectations, and his performances were considered disappointing. For this reason, the English press suggests that the player is struggling to adapt to English football, which would make his departure the ideal solution for both him and the club.
Fullkrug wants to pursue a career outside West Ham
At the height of his career, the German striker is looking to play more regularly, something West Ham has been unable to provide. For the club, selling Füllkrug would allow them to sign a quality replacement, an urgent need given that West Ham has had a poor start to the season and is struggling to move away from the relegation zone.
To ensure they remain in the Premier League, West Ham urgently need to improve their squad in January, and keeping players with unsatisfactory performances would not help at all. They need to focus their efforts on improving the quality of the squad and ensuring that the season does not end in relegation.
West Ham paid £27 million to sign the player and, if they decide to sell him, they will have to accept a financial loss on the deal. Although Füllkrug has demonstrated his quality in the Bundesliga in the past, his spell in England has not worked out. A departure in January would therefore be the most favorable outcome for all parties. West Ham has already shown interest in other strikers, including Dusan Vlahovic, indicating that it is looking for options for the position, leaving the possibility open for news soon.