Club to do 'everything in their power' to sign West Ham player

Werder Bremen will attempt to sign Füllkrug permanently from West Ham, but wages could prove a major obstacle if the Hammers are promoted back to the Premier League.

Niklas Füllkrug, 33, joined Werder Bremen on loan from West Ham in the summer and has impressed with four Bundesliga goals in five games. Werder are now determined to make the move permanent, but face a significant hurdle: if West Ham secure promotion back to the Premier League, Füllkrug's wages will rise to €4m per year—far beyond what Bremen can afford. The striker took a substantial pay cut to join his former club, but a permanent deal hinges on West Ham's league status and his willingness to accept further reduced wages.