West Ham Star Agrees Personal Terms With Serie A Giants Ahead Of January Move

West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug has agreed personal terms with AC Milan ahead of a proposed move to the Serie A side in January.

The upcoming transfer window is set to be make or break for West Ham.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are 18th in the Premier League, winless in five and staring down the barrel of relegation.

Key to their demise has been a complete lack of goal threat.

And among their faltering attacking options, German international Niclas Fullkrug looks the most likely to depart in January.

The 32-year-old has failed to score in any of his nine appearances this season.

Having fallen completely out of favour since his £27 million move from Borussia Dortmund last year, it is clear he has no future at the London Stadium.

The club have therefore been desperate to offload Fullkrug, freeing up wages and squad space.

With West Ham linked to Taty Castellanos of Lazio, the club are clearly in the market for reinforcements – provided they can trim their squad sufficiently.

And it now looks like AC Milan have offered Fullkrug a way out of his nightmare stint in the Premier League.

AC Milan Agree Terms For West Ham Striker Fullkrug

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, AC Milan have agreed a loan deal with Fullkrug until the end of the season.

Romano reported that “personal terms have been agreed”, indicating the striker’s desire to leave West Ham.

That news will come as little surprise to Irons fans.

Fullkrug has scored just three goals in 29 total appearances, and hasn’t started a game since October.

He was again omitted from the match day squad for Sunday’s 3-2 home defeat by Aston Villa.

Earlier this week, former England hero and pundit Gary Lineker claimed Jarrod Bowen was the only reason West Ham will stay up.

But unless the Irons skipper has some urgent help from his strikers, that claim will start to look less and less probable.

The feeling inside the club is that Fullkrug has been one of former technical director Tim Steidten’s “worst” signings.

Steidten, who has since left the club, sanctioned a four-year contract that now complicates any permanent exit.

Fullkrug’s estimated £90,000 per week salary makes any sale tricky.

But the player’s desire for regular football and to re-start his career may smooth over negotiations.

And from the club’s perspective, getting his wages off the books will free up vital wiggle-room for any new additions.

Why Fullkrug Loan Move Seems More Likely

But despite Milan’s interest, and Fullkrug’s clear desire to leave, a permanent deal in January is unlikely.

His sky-high wages, lack of game time and recent injury record are all potential stumbling blocks.

As a result, Milan are thought to only be considering a loan with buy option, rather than obligation.

But for West Ham, getting Fullkrug out the door is the main priority, regardless of how or where.

And from a Milan perspective, they are also in need of a short-term fix.

⚫️ AC Milan are working on new striker for January window regardless of what’s gonna happen with Santi Giménez.

Talks ongoing with Niclas Füllkrug’s camp as target, as reported in the recent weeks and days.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 15, 2025

An ankle injury to regular forward Santiago Gimenez has reduced the attacking options for the Rossoneri.

A loan move therefore makes the most sense, with Fullkrug’s performance for the remainder of the season then dictating wether Milan will sanction a permanent move.

Such an arrangement is attractive for all parties, especially the player.

And with West Ham needing to shift a whole raft of failed Steidten-era signings, they may need to accept some less-favourable terms in order to complete a vital squad clear-out.

James Ward-Prowse and Luis Guilherme are also thought to be nearing an exit, while there is possible interest in Lucas Paquetá from Brazil.

As for Fullkrug, his exit feels inevitable. With personal terms already agreed, the remaining question is not if he will go, but whether the Hammers can secure the financial terms they want before letting him leave.