"Of course, I would be delighted" – Director goes public over desire to buy West Ham player

Werder Bremen director Fritz publicly confirms desire to sign West Ham striker Füllkrug permanently after successful loan spell.

Werder Bremen managing director Clemens Fritz has publicly stated his desire to retain striker Niclas Füllkrug beyond the current season. Füllkrug, 33, is on loan at Bremen from West Ham and has impressed with seven goals in seven Bundesliga matches. The German club wants to make the move permanent, though no fee has been disclosed. Füllkrug struggled at West Ham and AC Milan before finding form back at his former club.