West Ham Closes In On Niclas Füllkrug From Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have allowed West Ham target Niclas Füllkrug to leave their pre-season training camp for talks with an unnamed club.

The 31-year-old Germany international has reportedly caught the attention of new manager Julen Lopetegui at the London Stadium as he searches for a new striker this summer.

Füllkrug seems to be edging closer to a transfer to England following his departure from Dortmund’s training camp in Switzerland.

A Dortmund post on X read, “Niclas Füllkrug has left training camp in Switzerland on Saturday morning. Borussia Dortmund have allowed the striker to leave for talks with another club.”

Füllkrug scored 12 goals in 29 Bundesliga games last season and represented his country at Euro 2024.

In other news, Dortmund has announced the signing of Yan Couto on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with the option for a permanent transfer.

The 22-year-old Brazilian right, who recently had a loan spell at La Liga club Girona, was allowed by City to train with Dortmund in Switzerland before finalizing the deal.

Couto told Dortmund’s official website: “It’s a dream come true for me. Borussia Dortmund is a special club. Every child in Brazil knows the greatness of this club, knows the fans, and is fascinated by the Yellow Wall. I can’t wait to wear the BVB jersey for the first time and experience the power and emotions in this great stadium.”