Niclas Füllkrug is expected to look for a new experience! | OneFootball

Leaving West Ham United is on the table.

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The winds of change appear to be gathering around West Ham United's German striker, Niclas Füllkrug. Despite his current duties with the London club, the forward is reportedly preparing for a departure in the near future.

According to trusted sources like Fabrizio Romano, Füllkrug's plan is to seek a new challenge as soon as the January 2026 transfer window opens. It is believed that discussions have already been initiated, with the player's representatives in contact with a number of potential suitors from Germany and beyond.

This news creates a contrasting picture within the squad, as it comes alongside reports that fellow Hammer Lucas Paquetá, a Brazilian midfielder, will not be making a winter exit. While Paquetá is now open to a summer return to his homeland, he is set to remain with the club for the immediate future, making Füllkrug's potential exit the more pressing narrative for the upcoming transfer period.