Niklas Furkrück is a member of the German national team. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
West Ham have already signed their first signing for January, with Nicklas Furkruk set to move to AC Milan. The veteran striker will officially join the Serie A giants when the January transfer window opens, having reached an agreement to end a disappointing 18-month stay at the London Stadium.
Fullkrug hopes to improve his form in Milan in preparation for next summer’s World Cup. He also hopes to secure a permanent move to the Rossoneri, although recent reports suggest that possibility is by no means certain.
AC Milan are already looking to replace Niklas Furkrük
According to Radio Sportiva and Tutto Mercato Web journalist Marco Conterio (via Hammers News), AC Milan are already thinking about the future of Fruguluk, who has only completed one training session since moving to Italy. Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic has been in the spotlight recently, having been linked with current Premier League champions Liverpool, and he is said to have already been in contact with his agent regarding a possible summer move.
Vlahovic’s contract expires at the end of the season, but Milan see him as a market opportunity. If they are successful in signing him, it will be very difficult for Flukrug to seal a permanent move to the San Siro.
How will West Ham deal with Niklas Furkruk’s potential return?
There is no doubt that West Ham would like to see Furkrug back, having scored just three goals in 29 appearances for the club since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2024. If Milan decide they are not looking to sign him permanently, he will return to the London Stadium, but it could be difficult to finalize a new move in the summer.
