AC Milan make surprising decision regarding Niclas Fullkrug

West Ham have already completed their first deal in January, with Niclas Fullkrug joining from AC Milan. The veteran striker will officially join the Serie A giants when the January transfer window opens, after agreeing a deal to end his disappointing 18-month stay at the London Stadium.

Fullkrug wants to get in shape at Milan before next summer’s World Cup. He is also hoping to seal a permanent move to the Rossoneri, although recent reports suggest the chances of that happening are far from certain.

AC Milan already close to signing Niclas Fullkrug’s replacement

According to Radio Sportiva and Tutto Mercato Web journalist Marco Conterio (via Hammers News), AC Milan are already thinking about life after Fullkrug, who has only had one training session since moving to Italy. Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, who has recently been linked with reigning Premier League champions Liverpool, is on their radar, with contact having already been made with his agents regarding a possible summer move.

Vlahovic is out of contract at the end of the season and Milan see him as a market opportunity. If they manage to sign him, it would be very difficult for Fullkrug to seal a permanent move to San Siro.

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How will West Ham handle a possible return of Niclas Fullkrug?

There is no doubt that West Ham will want to see the back of Fullkrug, who has scored just three goals in his 29 appearances for the club since his move from Borussia Dortmund in 2024. If it is decided that Milan are not looking to sign him permanently, he would return to the London Stadium, and it could be difficult to find another move for him this summer.