Julian Nagelsmann tells Borussia Dortmund star to join West Ham United

Julian Nagelsmann reportedly believes that a transfer to West Ham United would be in Niclas Füllkrug's best interests ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Niclas Füllkrug is attracting the interest of West Ham United, and is said to be keen on a move to the English Premier League. After just one season at Borussia Dortmund, the striker could be on the move this summer.

Borussia Dortmund set asking price of 30 million euros for Niclas Füllkrug

According to Sky Sport, the Black and Yellows want a fee of around 30 million euros to consider sanctioning Füllkrug's sale. West Ham United, on the other hand, are not prepared to pay more than 25 million euros (including bonus payments).

The report adds Füllkrug has consulted with Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann and his assistant coaches about a possible move to West Ham. And Nagelsmann is said to have advised him to make the switch, with the prospect of regular playing time on offer at West Ham.

While Füllkrug was Borussia Dortmund's first-choice striker last season, the arrival of Serhou Guirassy from VfB Stuttgart could force him to settle for a spot on the bench in the coming campaign.

Playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup is a goal for Füllkrug, and he is eager to get as much playing time as possible in order to make that a reality.

Whether West Ham United will be able to meet Borussia Dortmund's asking price remains to be seen, but negotiations between the two clubs are expected to continue in the coming days. West Ham will hope to get the signing of Füllkrug over the line soon, with the start of the English Premier League season just over two weeks away.