West Ham have been unable to find an agreement with Aston Villa for striker Jhon Duran and are now looking at other targets; Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug has emerged as a potential target; West Ham also have an interest in Villarreal forward Alexander Sorloth
Tuesday 30 July 2024 14:47, UK
Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug has emerged as a potential target for West Ham.
West Ham are looking seriously at other forward targets after being unable to find an agreement with Aston Villa for Jhon Duran.
Interest in the Colombian striker remains, but - as it stands - there is a big gap in valuation. The previous proposal, which offered cash plus midfielder Lewis Orford, now seems to be off the table with Orford understood to be discussing a new contract.
Fullkrug has entered the final two years of his contract. He scored 15 goals in 43 appearances last season, with three coming in the Champions League as Dortmund reached the final.
The 31-year-old's form led to a call-up for Germany's Euro 2024 squad and he netted twice in five appearances during the tournament.
West Ham are also interested in Villarreal forward Alexander Sorloth, who finished second in the race for the LaLiga golden boot last season - one goal behind Girona's Artme Dovbyk.
Sorloth, 28, netted 23 times in the league and scored three more in the Europa League.
West Ham are in talks with Manchester United over the signing of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The club are keen to negotiate on United's valuation which is understood to be in excess of £15m.
Wan-Bissaka has entered the final year of his contract at United and wants to assess all his options.
Talks between United and Bayern Munich over right-back Noussair Mazraoui, who West Ham have previously been interested in, are understood to be advancing.
The 2024 summer transfer window officially closes on August 30 at 11pm UK time in the Premier League and 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League has brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
