Niclas Fullkrug is ready to leave West Ham in January and favours a return to Germany.

The 32-year-old striker has endured a difficult 15 months at West Ham since his £27million move from Borussia Dortmund in August 2024.

Fullkrug has been hit by a succession of injuries, including hamstring and Achilles problems.

It means he has missed 24 games for West Ham through injury. He has featured in 27 games but scored only three times for the Hammers.

Fullkrug has scored just three goals in 15 months at West Ham Getty Images

Fullkrug appeared in pole position for game-time up front under Nuno Espirito Santo when he was selected to start both of the new manager’s first two games, but has since missed their last four matches due to a fresh thigh muscle bundle tear.

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