Fullkrug is attracting interest from Real Madrid, whose manager Xabi Alonso wants to sign a traditional number nine as a different option to current striker Kylian Mbappe. Real Madrid appreciate Fullkrug’s European calibre, given his effective contributions for Borussia Dortmund and Germany in recent years. However, West Ham might resist the transfer as he will be their only senior striker come the start of July, with other strikers Michail Antonio and Danny Ings out of contract next week. There is no imminent deal yet.