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.

Potter says it is yet to be decided if Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville will be available on Sunday, stating: "Bowen has had one or two sessions and we still need to assess him. It's still early - we have another day so we'll see. It's important that we don't rush him in. It's the same with Crysencio [Summerville]."

Not so long ago West Ham would have let Aston Villa's early goal turn into three, four, five or maybe even six. Instead they fought to earn a point.

West Ham United head coach Graham Potter says Jarrod Bowen could feature in Monday’s Premier League fixture against Chelsea. Bowen has been sidelined with a fractured foot, which he sustained in the home loss against Liverpool on December 29.