West Ham United are in talks with Brighton and Hove Albion over Evan Ferguson, with sources revealing to TEAMtalk why the striker is keen on a move to London Stadium in the January transfer window. The Hammers are on the hunt for a new striker and Ferguson is a player they really like.

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 have been in the hunt for a striker all month. Niclas Fullkrug has struggled for fitness since signing in the summer, while Michail Antonio has been ruled out for at least a year after a road traffic accident and captain Jarrod Bowen has also missed a significant chunk of the season through injury.

West Ham boss Graham Potter will only sign a player who is 'the right fit', as the Hammers continue to be linked with Evan Ferguson. The Ireland striker looks set for a loan move away from Brighton in this January transfer window and has been heavily linked with a host of Premier League sides.