AC Milan Reach Preliminary Agreement to Sign West Ham Striker

AC Milan are reportedly closing in on a January transfer move for German international striker Niklas Völlkrug, as revealed by Italian outlet Calcio Mercato. The Rossoneri have already reached a preliminary agreement with the player, viewing him as a key solution to reinforce their attacking options ahead of the second half of the season. However, the deal still depends on reaching a final understanding with West Ham United, who currently hold the player’s contract, before the transfer can be made official.

Milan’s pursuit of Völlkrug comes amid growing uncertainty in their forward line, particularly surrounding the future of Santiago Giménez, while ongoing injury and fitness concerns have affected Rafael Leão, Christian Pulisic, and Christopher Nkunku. Reports suggest that Völlkrug has instructed his representatives to delay all other offers in order to prioritize a move to San Siro, underlining his desire to join the Italian giants. The proposed deal would see Milan sign the striker on loan until the end of the 2025/2026 season, with the club covering his estimated €1.5 million salary, as negotiations with West Ham continue to finalize the remaining details.