“The desire is there on all sides” – Thioune hopeful of permanent Füllkrug deal as West Ham hold the key

Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune has expressed his optimism regarding the possibility of a permanent deal for Niclas Füllkrug, who is currently on loan from West Ham United. Thioune stated, "The desire is there on all sides." The 24-year-old striker, who has already scored nine goals in nine Bundesliga appearances, is eager to showcase his abilities and has not felt any pressure to prove himself during his loan spell.

However, Thioune acknowledged that the final decision will depend on the financial considerations and the willingness of both West Ham and Werder Bremen to proceed with the transfer. West Ham hold the key in this situation, as the English club will need to agree to the deal. Additionally, the level of competition in the German league during the following season could also impact the transfer.

Werder Bremen's managing director, Klaus Filbry, echoed Thioune's cautious optimism, stating that while West Ham are a significant third party, he remains hopeful that the deal can be finalized.