Milan have an agreement in principle to sign Niclas Fullkrug on loan, pending terms with West Ham. Betting outcome: punters may back Milan to score more often and shorten their match-win odds once Fullkrug starts — consider goals markets, first-goal/backed starters, or short-term boosts to Milan’s title/Europa markets if the move goes through.
Milan close to securing Niclas Fullkrug as January target
Agreement in principle, West Ham approval still needed
Milan have reached an agreement in principle with Germany international Niclas Fullkrug ahead of the January transfer window, but the move remains subject to an agreement with West Ham United. The Rossoneri are targeting a straight loan until the end of the 2025-26 season, with final terms to be settled between clubs.
Why Milan want a natural centre-forward
Massimiliano Allegri has frequently employed a 3-5-2 system and currently lacks a consistent, natural number nine. Christopher Nkunku, Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic have all struggled with injuries or fitness issues this season, while Santiago Giménez’s future remains uncertain after his winter move last year. The recruitment of Fullkrug would provide a more conventional striking option to complement Milan’s existing forward line.
Financial terms and agent talks
Milan’s sporting director has been in contact with Fullkrug’s representatives and there are reportedly no issues over salary. The club is prepared to cover roughly €1.5m of the striker’s wages from January through the end of the 2025-26 season. Fullkrug has indicated a preference for prioritising a move to Milan, instructing his agents to hold off on other offers.
Implications for Allegri’s tactics and squad depth
Adding Fullkrug would give Allegri a focal point in attack capable of leading the line in a two-striker system or starting as the lone centre-forward when needed. That depth could relieve pressure on Leão and Nkunku, allowing tactical flexibility and reducing the impact of injuries across the campaign.
What happens next
Negotiations now hinge on West Ham’s willingness to sanction the loan and agree on the financial split. If terms are finalised, Milan could announce the loan during the January window, immediately bolstering their forward options and altering selection plans for the second half of the season.
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