West Ham and Borussia Dortmund are advancing talks on Niklas Füllkrug. Füllkrug is eager to join West Ham, but the deal hinges on club agreements. Meanwhile, Jhon Durán’s potential transfer to West Ham is currently stalled.
- West Ham and Borussia Dortmund are in discussions to finalize Füllkrug’s transfer.
- Füllkrug has expressed a strong desire to join West Ham.
- Jhon Durán’s transfer to West Ham is on hold due to club disagreements.
West Ham Pursues Füllkrug
West Ham United and Borussia Dortmund have scheduled new discussions to finalize the transfer of Niklas Füllkrug. The German striker, born on February 9, 1993, in Hannover, has expressed his desire to join the Premier League side. Füllkrug, who currently plays as a centre-forward for Borussia Dortmund, has a market value of €15.00m and a contract that runs until June 30, 2026.
Füllkrug’s career statistics are impressive:
- Bundesliga: 157 appearances, 56 goals, 18 assists
- 2. Bundesliga: 135 appearances, 47 goals, 23 assists
- UEFA Champions League: 13 appearances, 2 goals, 3 assists
- DFB-Pokal: 19 appearances, 6 goals, 3 assists
- Total Career Goals: 159
His move to Borussia Dortmund from Werder Bremen in August 2023 was for a fee of €15.00m. Known for his goal-scoring abilities and physical presence, Füllkrug’s addition to West Ham’s roster would be a significant boost to their attacking options.
Jhon Durán Transfer Stalled
In a related development, the potential transfer of Jhon Durán to West Ham remains on hold due to a lack of agreement between the clubs. The Colombian forward, born on December 13, 2003, in Medellín, currently plays for Aston Villa and has a market value of €20.00m. His contract with Aston Villa extends until June 30, 2028.
Durán’s career highlights include:
- Premier League: 35 appearances, 5 goals, 1 assist
- MLS: 27 appearances, 8 goals, 5 assists
- Liga Dimayor I: 22 appearances, 2 goals
- Conference League: 10 appearances, 2 goals, 2 assists
- Total Career Goals: 25
Durán’s move to Aston Villa from Chicago Fire in January 2023 was a record transfer for the MLS club, emphasizing his potential and the high expectations placed on him.
Impact of Summerville Deal
West Ham’s pursuit of Füllkrug follows their recent progress in securing a personal agreement with Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville. The negotiations between the clubs are ongoing, and Summerville’s addition is expected to bolster West Ham’s attacking options significantly.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund is busy strengthening their squad, with reports indicating they are close to sealing a €25 million deal for a Manchester City talent. This move aligns with Dortmund’s strategy to enhance their lineup with promising young players.
🚨⚒️ West Ham and Borussia Dortmund have new round of talks scheduled to advance on Niklas Füllkrug deal.
Füllkrug, keen on joining West Ham and deal depends on the clubs — West Ham trying to advance after Summerville deal.
Jhon Durán deal, in stand-by as there’s no agreement. https://t.co/kiE6NVZcVv
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 12, 2023
