Milan are closing in on a six-month loan for West Ham striker Niclas Füllkrug with a €13m buy option; he could debut Jan 8. Betting angle: expect Milan’s match and goalscorer odds to shorten—consider backing Fullkrug as an anytime scorer or Milan to win as value evaporates.
Milan Move to Sign Niclas Füllkrug on Short-Term Loan
Milan and West Ham are exchanging documents to finalise a six-month loan for 32-year-old striker Niclas Füllkrug, with an option to make the transfer permanent for around €13m. The clubs aim to complete the paperwork imminently so Füllkrug can be registered and available for Milan’s first fixture of 2026, away to Genoa on January 8.
Deal Details and Financial Terms
The loan is structured with an option to buy next summer in the region of €11m–€13m. For his six-month stint at the Stadio Meazza, Füllkrug is set to earn slightly more than €1m. Clubs expect the administrative exchange of documents to be finalised shortly, paving the way for his mid-season arrival.
Why Milan Needed a Striker
Milan have been forced into the transfer market after centre-forward Santiago Giménez underwent ankle surgery and will be sidelined for several weeks. With the Rossoneri sitting second in Serie A—one point behind city rivals Inter—and out of the Supercoppa Italiana, the club wanted an experienced option to bolster their attacking depth for the run-in.
Squad Impact and Timeline
If the paperwork is completed as planned, Füllkrug will join training immediately and be available for selection on January 8. His physical profile and goal-scoring record provide Milan a proven centre-forward option to partner existing forwards and cover Giménez’s absence.
Betting Implications and Market Outlook
Füllkrug’s arrival is likely to shorten Milan’s odds in match markets and alter goalscorer lines. Punters may find early value on Füllkrug as an anytime scorer and on Milan to win upcoming fixtures until bookmakers adjust odds. As always, consider fitness clearance and starting XI confirmations before placing bets.
Milan and West Ham are exchanging documents for Niclas Füllkrug, with the striker moving to...
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