West Ham’s Strategic Moves in the Transfer MarketWest Ham United’s pursuit of Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has intensified, with inside sources revealing to TEAMtalk that discussions are

West Ham's electric forward and midfield force of nature both celebrated their five-year anniversaries at the club this week

Indeed, Graham Potter likes working with players he knows well. Chelsea tried to sign Moises Caicedo when Potter was the manager there, while he also worked with Marc Cucurella at both Brighton and Chelsea. Meanwhile, West Ham want to sign Evan Ferguson this month after Potter worked with the Irishman at Brighton.

Niclas Fullkrug was signed in the summer, but has struggled for fitness and as such, consistent minutes, since arriving in London. Michail Antonio, meanwhile, has been ruled out for around a year after a road traffic accident, leaving Danny Ings as their only fit senior option.

TEAMTalk and TBR Football have reported that West Ham United are interested in the services of Evan Ferguson. The club also faces competition from Arsenal, Everton, and Fulham for his signature.

Brighton & Hove Albion are prepared to allow Evan Ferguson to depart the club permanently in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland international has attracted widespread loan interest from Premier League rivals and top-flight clubs abroad,

PSV Eindhoven have rejected West Ham United’s bid for striker Ricardo Pepi, worth a total package of €25m (£21m).

Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr are relentless with their recruitment and have stepped up with a €65 million bid for Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Kaoru Mitoma. The Saudi League club has been pushing for new additions, closing a deal for Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, and now their radar has turned them to the Brighton winger.

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