According to the latest report from Sky Sports Germany's Plettenberg, West Ham United FC and Borussia Dortmund FC have held a new round of negotiations on the transfer of German striker Nicolas Fellkrug. However, the two sides remain far apart on the transfer fee, with Borussia Dortmund insisting on a total of €30 million and West Ham United unwilling to increase their current offer of €25 million. This stalemate makes the prospect of Phil Kruger's transfer uncertain.
While negotiations continue, West Ham United have begun to explore other options to ensure that the team is strengthened at the attacking end. One of the most concrete options is the signing of Aston Villa striker Leon Bailey-Duran. According to Plettenberg, West Ham United have already reached a verbal agreement with the 20-year-old striker, while the Villa side are asking for around €30 million for Duran's transfer.
Despite the challenges West Ham United are facing in their Phil Kruger transfer negotiations, it seems they won't have too much of a problem completing a deal for Duran. This means that if Borussia Dortmund stick to their exorbitant transfer fee demands, West Ham United may choose to turn to Duran to fill the void in the team's forward line.
For West Ham United, both Phil Kruger and Duran are important options to strengthen their offense. However, price is always a sensitive and complicated issue in the transfer market. West Ham United need to remain financially sound while ensuring that the team is able to sign the right players in order to achieve better results in the new season.
Ultimately, the fate of Phil Kruger's transfer will depend on Dortmund's willingness to lower their transfer fee demands and West Ham United's willingness to compromise among other options. Duran, on the other hand, could be a key player in this transfer tug-of-war, and his addition would inject new energy and hope into West Ham United's attacking line.
