West Ham has finalized an agreement with Brighton to acquire striker Evan Ferguson on a loan deal set to last until the season’s conclusion. Ferguson is anticipated to travel to London soon for a medical examination and could reunite with Graham Potter, who previously gave him his debut at Brighton.
The 20-year-old recently made his comeback from injury, participating for 17 minutes in Saturday’s 7-0 loss against Nottingham Forest, marking his first match in six weeks. Initial speculation regarding Ferguson’s potential loan departure surfaced at the beginning of the transfer window, particularly amid links to other clubs, although Brighton had yet to reach a conclusion.
Part of the delay in Ferguson’s status was due to an injury to Danny Welbeck, compounded by Ferguson’s own physical issues. However, with Welbeck now fit, Ferguson finds himself competing for the centre-forward position against both Welbeck and Georginio Rutter.
Once considered a highly sought-after prospect, Ferguson is now in need of consistent playing time to regain his form, which is currently unavailable under the existing management. Several clubs, including Tottenham and Bournemouth, expressed interest in Ferguson, while Chelsea remained attentive to the situation. Everton also showed interest but recognized that other clubs were more likely to secure a deal.
West Ham is likely not finished in the transfer market, as they have engaged in discussions with Lorient regarding a permanent move for striker Eli Junior Kroupi. Additionally, negotiations are underway with the representatives of Celtic forward Daniel Cummings for a pre-contract agreement set for the summer.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
