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 have received a boost in their pursuit of Brighton forward Evan Ferguson after Victor Boniface’s proposed move to Al Nassr was called off. Bayer Leverkusen were leading the race to sign Ferguson but their need for a striker has been eased after Al Nassr struck a deal for Jhon Duran, meaning Boniface will stay at Leverkusen.

Brighton had initially considered loan options for Ferguson but are now open to a sale. Several top-flight English clubs, including Arsenal and West Ham United, as well as German champions Bayer Leverkusen, have shown interest in Ferguson, per the BBC.

The West Ham roster has been hit by a spate of injuries, with Michail Antonio recovering from a car accident, Niclas Fullkrug sidelined again, and Jarrod Bowen returning from an injury. Ferguson is expected to leave the Seagulls on loan before the transfer window closes,

Lucas Paqueta thrived up front against Aston Villa but Graham Potter would presumably like to deploy the Brazilian in his best position, which is in midfield. Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam has revealed that Bayer Leverkusen are “leading the chase” to sign Evan Ferguson.

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,

West Ham United would need to agree to a buy option of at least £60 million if they were to sign Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson on loan, according to TBR Football. West Ham have been in the hunt for a striker all month.