Juventus are cheekily attempting to secure West Ham United striker Niclas Füllkrug on the cheap.
The Irons’ summer signing from Borussia Dortmund has struggled to adapt to life in England, a situation worsened by a three-month injury soon after his arrival. West Ham have acknowledged Füllkrug’s homesickness and his preference to return to Germany, making Juventus’s interest in Serie A appear unexpected. However, the striker is reportedly open to discussing a move with the Italian giants, who have now made an approach.
Fullkrug has just started to look like the player West Ham thought they we signing in the Summer transfer window. Despite the teams appalling showing against Manchester City last weekend, the big German striker capped off a good individual performance with a goal.
When Claret and Hugh contacted a senior source at London Stadium earlier today, it was confirmed that West Ham had received ‘interest’ in a summer signing, though only on a loan basis. All signs point to Juventus’s bid being a loan deal, which the Hammers are likely to reject unless it includes a substantial loan fee.
