West Ham is on the verge of making a significant double signing, with Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug and Leeds United forward Crysencio Summerville close to joining the club. The negotiations with Dortmund for Fullkrug are progressing well, with final details of the deal and personal terms being ironed out. There is now a sense of optimism surrounding the potential transfer of the Germany international to West Ham, especially after the club failed to reach an agreement with Aston Villa for Jhon Duran.
Fullkrug, who had a successful season with Dortmund, scoring 15 goals in 43 appearances, is open to the move to the London Stadium. The 31-year-old’s impressive performances earned him a call-up to the German national team for Euro 2024, where he scored twice in five matches.
In addition to Fullkrug, West Ham is also in advanced talks with Leeds for the acquisition of Summerville. The deal is not yet finalized, but the club is hopeful of securing the services of the young forward, who has shown promise in his recent performances. Summerville, who has two years left on his contract, is reportedly eager to make the move to East London, with personal terms not expected to be a hindrance.
Furthermore, West Ham is eyeing a move for Villarreal forward Alexander Sorloth, who had an impressive season in LaLiga, finishing second in the race for the golden boot. The 28-year-old netted 23 goals in the league and three more in the Europa League, making him an attractive target for the Hammers.
Additionally, the club is close to reaching an agreement with Manchester United for the signing of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. While several aspects of the deal have been agreed upon, there is still some work to be done on the final fee and structure. However, there is optimism that a compromise can be reached, allowing United to proceed with their move for Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui.
As the summer transfer window deadline approaches, West Ham is actively pursuing these potential signings to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The window officially closes on August 30, and the club is working diligently to finalize these deals before the deadline to bolster their team for the challenges ahead.