Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly backed Niklas Fullkrug to join West Ham in a bid to get regular playing time.

Sky Sport Germany reports that Füllkrug has sought advice from Nagelsmann and national team coaching staff. Including Sandro Wagner and Benjamin Gluck about his future.

They say regular Premier League action could boost his chances of becoming Germany’s first-choice striker at the 2026 World Cup.UFABET

The Hammers are close to agreeing a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Füllkrug, who has two years remaining on his current deal.

The final details of the deal are still being discussed by both teams, particularly the transfer fee structure. While the player’s personal terms are still being finalized.

The Hammers had actually tried to sign Füllkrug since last summer. But the 31-year-old forward opted to move from Werder Bremen to Dortmund. Where he has score 15 goals in 43 appearances, three of them in the Champions League. As his side reached the final.

Fullkrug was call up to the German squad for Euro 2024 and scored two goals in the tournament.

The 31-year-old said: “I’m delighted to be here. I can’t wait to get on the pitch with my new team-mates. I think the Premier League is the best league in the world. For me, it’s the right time to come to England and play for a club like West Ham.”