West Ham ‘robbed’ with player transfer as Mitrovic update emerges – Exclusive
West Ham United could look to replace Niclas Fullkrug with Aleksandar Mitrovic this summer.
The Hammers are in desperate need of striking options coming into the new campaign, after such struggles in front of goal last time around.
This is especially the case with Danny Ings already gone and Michail Antonio potentially set to follow out the exit doors in East London.
There could be a third departure in the forward line in the shape of Fullkrug, as the Irons weigh up potential alternatives ahead of the transfer window.
West Ham could sell Fullkrug already
Last summer, there was plenty of hype surrounding the claret and blue outfit after a number of seemingly positive signings.
It is fair to say that Aaron Wan-Bissaka was a success, but besides the right-back, there is a general lack of positivity surrounding that business.
One of the most highly anticipated signings was Champions League finalist Fullkrug, but a combination of injury issues and quiet performances has led to a potential early exit.
This has only been pushed up the agenda by links to Al Hilal star Aleksandar Mitroic, who could join West Ham for £40million this summer [talkSPORT, 2 June].
If this deal were to go through in East London, former Brentford and Leicester City boss Martin Allen believes it could spell the end for Fullkrug.
“West Ham certainly need somebody up front,” Allen told West Ham Zone.
“Mitrovic was at Fulham and did so well there. Can West Ham afford £40m for him? I’m not sure they can.
“Would he fit into their team and do well? I personally think he would, he’d be an improvement on what they’ve got.
“It was only last summer that they signed Fullkrug, but what’s going to happen with him now? Will he lead the line under Graham Potter? I very much doubt it. It must be absolutely clear that he’s able to leave.
“Will they get any of the £32m they paid for him back? That seems like a robbery to me, but we’ll see.
“Mitrovic could be great for West Ham, for sure.“
Mitrovic may replace Fullkrug at West Ham
As it stands, the Irons have a Germany international on their hands with 51 goals in his past three seasons before a London Stadium move.
Even with that being the case, the striker curse in E20 has continued to weigh heavily as the 32-year-old has seriously struggled.
As a result, an early clean break could suit all parties if a player with the prolific nature of Mitrovic is available for £40m this summer.
The Serbia international could also represent a risk, but with Jarrod Bowen supplying him with chances, he could thrive in claret and blue.