West Ham are hoping to win the race to sign Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, with the Seagulls increasingly likely to let the forward leave this month. The Hammers’s long-standing interest in Ferguson is well-known and has only been amplified since the appointment of Graham Potter, under whom the player made his initial Brighton breakthrough.

West Ham’s Edge in the Evan Ferguson Transfer SagaWest Ham United seems to be at a significant advantage in securing the services of Evan Ferguson from Brighton, a scenario ripe with reunions and

West Ham United have confirmed their desire to sign Evan Ferguson this month but Brighton are unsure whether to let him leave.

But Brighton’s Evan Ferguson on a six-month loan would be perfect for both clubs. He needs games under his belt and clubs need a No 9. At 20, he looks to have a huge future in the Premier League but could do with regular games in the coming months.

West Ham are very keen to sign a striker and as we have reported for the last month, they are in the race to sign Brighton star Evan Ferguson.

West Ham United are among a host of Premier League clubs showing interest in Brighton forward Evan Ferguson, The Athletic journalist David Ornstein has revealed. The Hammers, alongside Bournemouth, Everton and other top-flight sides, are reportedly keen to sign the 21-year-old before the transfer deadline on 3 February.