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West Ham are close to an agreement with Borrisia Dortmund to sign Niclas Fullkrug, The Hammers are also in

advanced talks with Leeds over the signing of winger Crysencio Summerville.

New West Ham boss,Julen Lopetegui's side also have an interest in Villareal forward Alexander Sorloth.

The Hammers are close to an agreement with Dortmund to sign Fullkrug,who has entered the final two years of his contract.

The Hammers tried to sign Fullkrug last summer, however,the 31 year-old moved instead from Werder Bremen to Borussia Dortmund, where he scored 15 goals in 43 appearances, with three coming in the UEFA Champions league as the Bundesliga side reached the final.

The 31-year-old's form led to a call-up for Germany's Euro 2024 squad and he scored twice in five appearances during the tournament.

Final details on the deal are being sorted between the clubs, notably on the structure of the fee. Elements of the player's personal terms are also being finalized.

There's now a growing optimism a deal can be struck for Germany International after West Ham were unable to find an agreement with Aston villa for striker Jhon Duran.

Interest in the Colombian striker remains, but as it stands there is a big gap valuation. The previous proposal, which offered cash plus Lewis Orford ,now seems to be off the table,with the West Ham midfielder understood to be discussing a new contract.

In other news, West Ham are also in advance talks with Leeds over the signing of Summerville.

There is still work to do in the deal but West Ham hopeful they can strike a deal for the player emerging as their primary target in that position.

Summerville has entered the final two years of his contract and is understood with personal terms not expected to be a problem.

West Ham are also interested in Villareal forward Alexander Sorloth, who finished second in the race for the Laliga golden boot last season with a total of 23 goals in the league and three more in the Europa league one goal behind Girona's Artme Dovbyk.