Werder Bremen faces the challenge of potentially passing on a return for Niclas Füllkrug. The striker, currently under contract with West Ham United, is expected to leave the Premier League this summer. Reports suggest that the relegated club is not interested in retaining Füllkrug, fueling rumors about his return to the Bundesliga. However, according to "kicker", the chances of a return to Werder Bremen now seem almost impossible. While the club and the player had preliminary discussions, West Ham's financial demands may hinder any agreement.

Füllkrug, who came through the youth ranks at Werder Bremen, played for the Green-Whites again between 2019 and 2023 before moving to London after a season at Borussia Dortmund. In England, he struggled with injuries and was unable to establish himself. Earlier this year, he was loaned to AC Milan, where he scored only one goal in 20 appearances. The 33-year-old's contract with West Ham runs until 2028, but following the Londoners' relegation from the Premier League, a separation seems imminent.

"Bild" reported that West Ham might be willing to let Füllkrug leave for free, but the latest information indicates that the English second-division club still demands a transfer fee in the mid-single digits. This would be too much money for Werder Bremen, although Füllkrug reportedly considered a return to the Hanseatic city. Currently, there are no signs that West Ham's demands will change.