Borussia Dortmund have reportedly sent a counter offer to West Ham for Niclas Fullkrug after the Hammers fell short of their asking price.

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• West Ham eager to sign Fullkrug
• Yet to agree on a transfer fee with BVB
• Striker ready for a challenge in the PL

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Borussia Dortmund are now demanding a total of €30 million (£25m/$33m) for their striker. This sum includes €25m (£21m/$27m) upfront, with an additional €5m (£4m/$5m) in potential bonuses. This counter-offer has been made after discussions among key figures at Dortmund, including sports director Lars Ricken, head coach Nuri Sahin and Sebastian Kehl, during their training camp in Bad Ragaz.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  West Ham had earlier made an initial offer of approximately €25m (£21m/$27m), including bonuses. Now the decision-makers at the London club must take a call on whether they will raise their bid or further negotiate with Dortmund to bring down the fee.

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  The proposed contract would see Füllkrug commit to a three-year deal, with an option for an additional year at London Stadium. He will receive a salary similar to his current earnings at Dortmund, estimated to be around €2.5m per year (£2.1m/$2.7m).

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  WHAT NEXT?

  In addition to their pursuit of Fullkrug, West Ham are also exploring other options and one such alternative is Aston Villa's young forward Jhon Duran. However, Fullkrug remains their primary target, given the experience and recent form of the German international.

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