Several Bundesliga clubs chasing former BVB striker Füllkrug | OneFootball

Former BVB striker Niclas Füllkrug is attracting interest from several Bundesliga clubs this winter. Eintracht Frankfurt, in particular, is urgently seeking a replacement for the injured Jonathan Burkardt.

Eintracht Frankfurt is under pressure following the severe injury of striker Jonathan Burkardt. The national player, who has already significantly contributed to Frankfurt's offensive play this season, is sidelined with a muscle injury in his left calf "until the new year." According to Sky, the calendar year 2025 is effectively over for the 25-year-old.

The Hessians must respond and are thoroughly examining the market for possible winter solutions. A hot candidate: Niclas Füllkrug. The former Bremen and Dortmund player is experiencing a disappointing time at West Ham United, barely getting a chance to play following his 27-million-euro transfer last summer and repeatedly struggling with injuries. This season, the 32-year-old is still waiting for his first competitive goal.

Frankfurt had already considered Füllkrug in the summer, and now, due to Burkardt's absence, the matter is gaining importance again. According to Sky, the striker is being "intensively discussed" internally. A transfer could benefit both sides—especially since Füllkrug wants to improve his chances of being nominated for the World Cup.

Will former BVB striker Füllkrug transfer to Frankfurt?

His agent Thorsten Wirth said in retrospect about the move to West Ham: "In hindsight, one must say, the transfer didn't work out. There's no point in sugarcoating it." When asked about a return to the Bundesliga, Wirth added tellingly: "That always has to happen in coordination with the club. But, let's say this: I believe it could make sense to change something there."

Not only Frankfurt is interested in the strong header striker. VfL Wolfsburg, VfB Stuttgart, FC Augsburg, and TSG Hoffenheim are also reportedly showing interest. At FCA, Füllkrug could even meet coach Sandro Wagner, with whom he worked closely in the national team. Wagner was considered a strong advocate of the striker.

Whether Niclas Füllkrug will ultimately end up in Frankfurt remains unclear—but one thing is certain: A return of the former BVB striker to the Bundesliga is drawing ever closer.

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