West Ham consider signing former Premier League forward on a free transfer after Füllkrug injury setback – report
West Ham United eyed Memphis Depay before the striker's move to Corinthians, reports Give Me Sport.
Memphis Depay was reportedly a target for West Ham due to his high-profile career, but the 30-year-old has now signed with Corinthians.
Depay became a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid at the end of last season, and West Ham had not ruled out signing a free agent.
The need for a new signing became more pressing after Niclas Füllkrug sustained an Achilles injury while on international duty with Germany.
The extent of the injury will determine whether West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui will pursue a free agent.
West Ham have missed out on Depay, who could have been a valuable addition to the squad.
With his experience playing for top clubs like Barcelona and Manchester United, Depay’s arrival might have enhanced the team’s profile and helped develop younger players.
With Depay off the market, West Ham will need to explore other options to cover for the injured Füllkrug.
The seriousness of Füllkrug’s injury remains to be seen, but Lopetegui may need to get creative in addressing the situation in the coming weeks.
For the club’s sake, the hope is that Füllkrug’s injury isn’t severe and he returns to action soon. His Premier League career has yet to fully take off, and this injury setback could delay his progress.
