West Ham United are preparing to lock horns with Fulham this summer over the signing of 25‑year‑old Werder Bremen full‑back Felix Agu, whose contract includes a surprisingly low release clause of just €8–10 million (approximately £6.9–£8.6 million).
That clause, active only until the end of May, represents a rare opportunity for two London outfits to secure quality defensive cover without triggering a bidding war in what is usually an inflated market .
Agu joined Bremen from VfL Osnabrück in 2020 and has developed into a dynamic, attack‑minded wing‑back, featuring 20 times this season, chipping in with three goals and contributing to six clean sheets . Despite playing predominantly on the right, he has shown the versatility to fill either flank, blending speed, stamina, and solid one‑on‑one defending—a profile well suited to the Premier League’s rigours .
Both West Ham boss Graham Potter and Fulham’s Marco Silva value full‑backs who can influence both phases of play, and Agu ticks those boxes. For West Ham, still adjusting to life without key departures after a memorable European campaign, his arrival would provide rotation options on the left. Fulham, meanwhile, see him as a low‑risk investment to bolster depth and sustain their high‑press system .
Adding an extra layer of intrigue is Agu’s international status: a former Germany U21 international, he has yet to make a senior appearance, and Nigeria have extended an invitation for him to switch allegiance. Should he feature at a major tournament, his market value could skyrocket, making an early move even more appealing to both suitors .
With the €8–10 million clause expiring on May 31, the next six weeks are critical. Both West Ham and Fulham are conducting due diligence, aware that activating the clause before the deadline is the only way to avoid pricy negotiations. If one club acts decisively, Agu could become the summer’s bargain defensive coup—otherwise, it may be a golden chanc
e lost.