Overview
- Fabrizio Romano reports the striker and West Ham are aligned on a January exit, with discussions already underway with German clubs and others.
- The Evening Standard says his camp has made contact in Germany, and his agent has publicly admitted the transfer to London "didn't work out."
- He has played 27 matches for West Ham with three goals and has missed 24 games through hamstring, Achilles and thigh issues.
- CaughtOffside reports he wants out of the Premier League and has rejected approaches from domestic rivals, with interest also emerging from Italy.
- Football Insider says Werder Bremen are exploring loan, loan-to-buy or permanent deals, AC Milan have been linked in Italian reports, and West Ham are ready to free £112,000 per week in wages and recruit a replacement.