Werder Bremen officials are actively working to retain striker Niclas Fullkrug beyond his current loan agreement, which concludes this summer.
The Bundesliga club expressed a strong interest in a permanent deal, though they acknowledge that the final decision rests with his parent club, West Ham United, according to reports from Yahoo Sports.
Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune confirmed that all parties involved are interested in continuing the partnership.
“I think the desire is there on all sides,” Thioune stated in an interview with Transfermarkt.
Thioune noted that the striker is currently performing well and does not feel pressured to prove his value to the team.
However, the coach emphasized that the potential transfer depends on financial feasibility and the specific intentions of the English club.
“Of course, it then becomes a question of what West Ham want and what they are willing and able to do,” Thioune explained to Transfermarkt.
Managing director Klaus Filbry echoed these sentiments, noting that the club’s final league standing could also influence the outcome of the negotiations.
“Of course, West Ham are an important third party in this situation,” Filbry told Bild.
Despite the complexities, Filbry remains optimistic that a deal can be reached to keep the player in Germany.
Fullkrug has been a standout performer for the side this season, currently leading the German top-flight scoring charts.
He has achieved this milestone with nine goals in just nine Bundesliga appearances, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
The club is now focused on balancing its own financial capabilities with the player’s personal goals for his career trajectory.
“We have to be equally honest about our own situation: What are we capable of, and what is Niclas willing to do?” Thioune told Transfermarkt.
The outcome of the transfer will likely be settled closer to the conclusion of the season.