Struggling West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug is reportedly on the verge of completing a loan move to AC Milan for the second half of the 2025/26 season.

According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Niclas Fullkrug will end his frustrating spell with West Ham United by completing a loan move to AC Milan in the winter transfer window. The Serie A giants have struck an agreement to sign the German international, and the latest report has revealed details about the arrangement.

AC Milan will cover Fullkrug’s salary but pay no loan fee while having a purchase option to seal a permanent deal in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, another update by Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the veteran striker has travelled to Milan to complete his loan switch to San Siro.

Niclas Fullkrug and his West Ham woes

Niclas Fullkrug has endured an exasperating spell since joining West Ham United from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £27 million in August 2024. The 32-year-old arrived at the East London club amid hype and fanfare surrounding him after a solid spell with the Bundesliga giants. However, persistent fitness issues have plagued the experienced striker in the last 18 months.

Fullkrug has managed only 413 minutes of game time across nine outings in all competitions in the 2025/26 season, with injuries hampering him again. So, a winter exit has been on the cards for a long time, with the German striker eager to find a solution for his situation. Meanwhile, the player had no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with AC Milan among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.

Serie A adventure beckons

AC Milan’s interest in Niclas Fullkrug has been understandable. The Serie A giants are scouring the market for a striker heading into the winter transfer window, as Santiago Gimenez has struggled to make his mark since arriving from Feyenoord earlier this year. Additionally, the Mexican international faces an uncertain future at AC Milan.

Interestingly, Gimenez is a target for West Ham United, with the East London outfit eager to sign a striker in the winter transfer window. As for Fullkrug, a winter move to AC Milan will be official soon, as the Serie A giants have struck an agreement with West Ham over a loan deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Talks between AC Milan and West Ham intensified over the weekend, and the two clubs have found common ground. The Rossoneri will cover Fullkrug’s salary but pay no loan fee while having a purchase option to seal a permanent deal in the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see if the 32-year-old German international can resurrect his career at San Siro.