Besiktas willing to buy West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug
Besiktas are preparing a summer swoop for West Ham United striker Niclas Füllkrug, as they seek to reinforce their attacking line for the upcoming season. The Turkish giants have identified the German international as a direct replacement for veteran forward Ciro Immobile, whose future with the club appears increasingly uncertain.
According to reports from Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb and echoed by Turkish media, Besiktas have already initiated contact with Füllkrug’s representatives. The club’s management is said to be actively working behind the scenes to finalize a deal that would see the 32-year-old forward swap the Premier League for the Süper Lig this summer.
Standing at 189 cm, Füllkrug joined West Ham United just last year from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. His arrival was seen as part of West Ham’s broader strategy to strengthen their front line. However, his impact in England has been modest. Over the course of the season, he made 15 appearances for the Hammers, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists across all competitions.
While Füllkrug’s statistics at club level have been moderate, his international record tells a different story. Since breaking into the German national team, he has featured in 22 matches and netted an impressive 14 goals. His physical presence, aerial ability, and poacher’s instinct have made him a valuable asset for Die Mannschaft, and it’s these qualities that Besiktas are hoping he can bring to Istanbul.
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The move comes amid speculation surrounding Ciro Immobile’s future at the club. Immobile, once a marquee signing for Besiktas, has struggled to maintain consistency due to injuries and form issues. Reports suggest the club has now informed the Italian striker that he is free to find a new club ahead of next season. In light of this, the Besiktas hierarchy is keen to secure a reliable replacement who can lead the line with authority and experience.
Füllkrug fits the profile perfectly. Not only does he offer a blend of strength and finishing ability, but his experience at both club and international levels provides the leadership qualities Besiktas need up front. Moreover, his recent exposure to English football adds an extra layer of toughness that could prove valuable in the often gritty and competitive Turkish top flight.
If the deal goes through, Füllkrug would be one of the more high-profile arrivals to the Süper Lig this summer. It would also signal Besiktas’ ambition to revamp their squad and challenge more fiercely for domestic honors in the 2025/26 season.
Negotiations are ongoing, and while no official announcement has been made, sources suggest that the talks are progressing positively. With the summer transfer window approaching, fans of Besiktas will be eager to see whether the German marksman will be donning black and white next season.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
