January 27th 2025.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is on the lookout for new players to add to his team in the final week of the transfer window. According to reports, Evan Ferguson, who was previously targeted by both Arsenal and Chelsea, is now available for a loan deal in the last week of the transfer window.
Ferguson, who is an international player for the Republic of Ireland, has had a limited playing time since the arrival of manager Hurzeler. He has only started two Premier League games so far, with other players like Danny Welbeck, Georginio Rutter, and Joao Pedro being prioritized ahead of him.
The 20-year-old striker first made his mark in the team under Graham Potter and continued to develop under Roberto De Zerbi last season. However, this season, his progress has been hindered by various injuries, causing him to miss seven games. As a result, it is reported that he is now looking to go out on loan in order to get more playing time for the rest of the season.
Initially, Hurzeler had dismissed the idea of Ferguson leaving on loan, but he has now admitted that it is a possibility in the coming days. The Brighton boss stated that the club's philosophy is to bring in young players and help them improve, but it is also important for them to get enough game time to develop and grow. He also mentioned that they will take into consideration the player's opinion and needs before making a decision.
There have been previous rumors of Ferguson attracting interest from Chelsea and Arsenal, but with Brighton only willing to let him go on loan, Arsenal will not be able to sign him as they have already used up their two Premier League loan spots on Raheem Sterling and Neto. However, this opens up the opportunity for other clubs in the Premier League and Europe to make a move for the talented striker before the deadline day.
Among the potential suitors for Ferguson, West Ham seems to have an advantage in negotiations as their new manager, Graham Potter, was the one who brought him to Brighton in 2021. Other clubs like Bournemouth and Fulham have also been long-time admirers of the striker, and there is also strong interest from the Bundesliga, according to The Telegraph.
Brighton's next game is against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and it remains to be seen if Ferguson will be a part of the team or if he will be making a move to a new club before the transfer window closes.
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