West Ham are making strides in their pursuit of Brighton’s talented 20-year-old striker, Evan Ferguson, with a potential loan move set to be finalized ahead of the January transfer deadline.
The Hammers are eager to strengthen their attacking options after injuries to key forwards, including Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio, who recently experienced a life-threatening car accident. Ferguson’s arrival would offer much-needed depth to West Ham’s forward line, especially with the club’s injuries limiting attacking choices.
Ferguson has shown great promise since his arrival at Brighton from Irish club Bohemians in 2021, particularly under Graham Potter, who had a hand in nurturing the striker’s early career. However, the young forward has struggled with injuries that have kept him out of the starting lineup more often than he would have liked. This season, Ferguson has only started twice in the Premier League, with his last appearance coming as a substitute against West Ham in December. He is now on the road to recovery after an ankle injury, which has sidelined him for several weeks.
Despite his injury setbacks, Ferguson’s potential is undeniable, and it has drawn the attention of several clubs, including West Ham. The London side is currently the frontrunner to secure the striker on loan, but they face competition from other clubs. Ferguson has attracted interest from Germany, as well as Premier League sides like Tottenham, Bournemouth, Fulham, and Everton. However, Ferguson is particularly keen to reunite with Graham Potter at West Ham, which could give the Hammers an edge in the race for his signature.
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West Ham’s need for a new striker is pressing, with Michail Antonio’s form uncertain following his accident and Danny Ings, 32, struggling to secure a regular starting spot in the Premier League. Ings has mostly been used as an impact player, coming off the bench in West Ham’s recent matches. Given these challenges, adding Ferguson to their ranks could provide the necessary firepower, especially with attacking options running thin.
Ferguson’s potential arrival would be a significant boost for West Ham, who are also considering Ajax striker Brian Brobbey as an alternative. Brobbey, who has been in training with Ajax after a brief trip to London, was a key target for the Hammers in January. However, despite his previous successful loan spell at Ajax and a permanent move from RB Leipzig in 2022, Brobbey remains under contract with the Dutch side, complicating a potential move to West Ham.
Additionally, West Ham are monitoring the progress of Emmanuel Latte Lath’s stalled move from Middlesbrough to Atlanta United, signaling that the club is actively looking to bolster their attacking options in multiple ways. As the transfer deadline approaches, all eyes will be on West Ham’s efforts to finalize a deal for Ferguson or potentially another forward to help lift their squad’s attacking threat.
