Niclas Fullkrug prepares the return of West Ham. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
West Ham and Niclas Fullkrug is a relationship that has yet to take off in London, as signing the striker has been a huge failure so far.
The Hammers went into the summer transfer window needing to address their forward line as it was a problem area for David Moyes last season and he may have to rejoin the post in January.
Jhon Duran was a name linked to the London Stadium and the 20-year-old was a target that made a lot of sense given his age and potential. However, West Ham decided to go the route of experience and sign German international Niclas Fullkrug.
The striker arrived from Borussia Dortmund as part of a Offer £27.5mfollowing a campaign where he scored 16 goals and assisted a further 10 in 46 games for the Bundesliga giants.
Fullkrug hasn’t been all that productive for West Ham so far, with the early phase of his time with the Hammers being massively underwhelming.
The German has been sidelined since August with an Achilles injury, but the 31-year-old may have a return date.
West Ham could have Niclas Fullkrug back soon
Fullkrug has played just 63 minutes in the Premier League for West Ham since arriving in the summer and is yet to find the net for his new club.
According to a report by Premier Injuriesthe forward could return to action for West Ham on November 30 when Julen Lopetegui’s side host Premier League title rivals Arsenal. This is a difficult game for the 31-year-old to come back from and there is no telling what role the German would play in the game.
A few minutes towards the end of the match looks achievable for Fullkrug, who needs to hit the ground running at West Ham or be branded a failure by the fans.
