West Ham United are currently in the midst of a lot of transfer activity and could soon add to their three signings so far this summer.
The Hammers already have Luis Guilherme, Wes Foderingham and Max Kilman through the door, while Crysencio Summerville is reportedly on the brink of joining too.
West Ham also appear to be making good progress for Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Argentina midfielder – and free agent – Guido Rodriguez.
The Hammers are keen to bolster their attacking ranks, and Sky Sport Germany has now provided an update on their pursuit of a striker.
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West Ham offer ‘lucrative’ contract to Niclas Fullkrug
The player in question is Borussia Dortmund forward Niclas Fullkrug, who West Ham are said to be in talks over.
According to Sky Sport Germany, the Hammers have offered Fullkrug a “lucrative” contract worth €2.5-3million per year.
This works out at between £41,000 and £49,000 per week and, as per the report, is “almost the same” as what he earns at Dortmund.
West Ham remain in talks with the Bundesliga side, though there is still a difference in valuation between the two clubs.
The Hammers have reportedly offered €25million (£21.3million) including add-ons, while Dortmund are said to want €30million (£25.6million) all-in.
Fullkrug is keen on the move, while Julen Lopetegui “definitely wants” the striker, added the report.
West Ham chasing “big man” up front
West Ham are in need of bolstering their attacking ranks and ease the goalscoring burden on the likes of Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen.
Fullkrug, who Stan Collymore has described as a “British type centre-forward”, would certainly be a good shout for the Hammers.
Collymore noted how “West Ham have generally been more successful when they have a big man there”.
The Hammers are also said to be quietly confident in their pursuit of Fullkrug, so hopefully it won’t be too long before more progress is made on this front.