Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune says the club wants to sign Niclas Fullkrug permanently from West Ham, with the striker also keen to remain in Germany beyond the end of the season.
Fullkrug, 33, returned to former club Werder Bremen in the summer after joining West Ham from Borussia Dortmund for a reported £27m in the summer of 2024.
His time in East London proved difficult. The striker scored only three goals in 29 appearances for West Ham across all competitions and was sent on loan to AC Milan for the second half of last season.
Fullkrug was unable to make a significant impact at AC Milan before returning to Bremen on loan. However, he has since rediscovered his scoring form, finding the net 12 times in 11 matches since rejoining the club.
Speaking to Transfermarkt, Thioune said the desire for a longer-term agreement was shared by Bremen, himself and Fullkrug.
“The wish is, I think, registered from all sides,” he said. “We as a club, I as a coach and Niclas himself are very interested in working together beyond the summer.”
Thioune acknowledged that West Ham remain in control of the striker’s future while the two clubs consider whether a permanent transfer can be arranged.
“What do they want, what are they ready and able to do?” he said. “And we also have to be honest: What are we capable of, and what is Niklas ready for?”
Fullkrug’s return to Bremen has therefore revived the possibility of a permanent move, although Thioune’s comments make clear that the outcome will depend on the positions of West Ham, Werder Bremen and the player.