Claret & Hugh has received an exclusive insight into the return of West Ham striker Niclas Füllkrug, but it comes with a stark warning.
This morning, C&H spoke to a top club source to ask whether there was any truth in reports that the Hammers were actively looking for a striker in the January transfer window.
There has been increasing speculation about West Ham making a possible loan move for Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, so we sought clarification from the top Hammers insider who said: “Füllkrug is nearly back, but it all depends on how he performs and if he wants to stay.”
First of all, the news that the £27m transfer from Dortmund is close to an Irons return is great news. It means the German international could be set to feature from the bench in the West Ham vs Arsenal game or the following Premier League fixture against Leicester City.
However, the caveat that he could still wish to leave creates huge uncertainty around the striker situation at the London Stadium.
Reading between the lines, the Hammers remain in the market for a striker in case Füllkrug either doesn’t regain form and fitness or wishes to leave East London.
