AC Milan are among a host of clubs keen on signing West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug in the January transfer window.
The German has fallen out of favour with Nuno Espirito Santo, playing just 410 minutes in the league.
The striker has not found the back of the net or provided an assist yet this season, and he last started a game back in October, when West Ham lost 2-0 to Arsenal.
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Milan, who are the seven-time Champions League winners, are not the only side keen on signing the 32-year-old.
Lazio are also keen on Fullkrug as they want to capitalise on his uncertain future at the London Stadium.
Massimiliano Allegri makes contact with Niclas Fullkrug’s agent
According to Tuttosport’s print edition on 15 December, AC Milan are taking major strides towards signing a new striker in the January transfer window.
Christopher Nkunku is struggling for consistency and Santiago Gimenez, who is on West Ham’s radar, is also underperforming, leaving the Serie A giants short on quality goal-scoring options.
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Massimiliano Allegri, the Milan manager, has stepped in and decided to take matters into his own hands.
He has initiated contact with the agent of Fullkrug and now wants a direct line of contact before making his decision.
The striker thrived at Borussia Dortmund, but has struggled to adapt to the rigours of the Premier League.
Who can West Ham sign to replace Fullkrug?
Even if Fullkrug does not leave, it is imperative that the Hammers sign a new striker in the January transfer window.
They are already in 18th place and things seem to be going from bad to worse for Nuno.
Callum Wilson, who is the best number nine at the club, has not started any of the last two games, which is another cause for concern.
Promise David is a target, but it is highly unlikely he leaves for the Hammers due to their lack of European football.
West Ham also like Franculino Dju and that is a more likely transfer for the East London side in the coming weeks.
It remains to be seen when they open talks for a new striker and who they manage to convince before the end of January.
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