West Ham striker has a « very good feeling » after joining Brighton on a loan

Evan Ferguson called his switch to West Ham a « big opportunity » after signing a loan from Brighton and Hove Albion for the rest of the season.

The Republic of Ireland’s Republic of Ireland Ferguson will reunite with the New Hammers manager Graham Potter And his coaching staff, which he gave to the 20-year-old debut while in Albion in 2022.

« I know the guff well and look forward to working again under it, » Ferguson told West Ham websiteS « I see and I know how big west Ham United is.

« It was a great opportunity for me to come here. She feels good about being here. Seeing the stadium and I am here today, I have a very good feeling, « 

Enter Evan Ferguson ⚒ Pic.twitter.com/hfw1iix5o

– West Ham United (@westham) February 3, 2025

Evan Ferguson Transfer: Potter « excited »

Ferguson was prolific in the Premier League 2 but did only one Premier League The appearance before Potter left Brighton for Chelsea in September 2022.

He has established himself as a regular heir to Potter Roberto de Zerby, this season, including a mileage of nine goals and two assists in 23 games on the way to win the award for young players of the Seasin Season.

« He is a player we obviously know very well, so I am grateful on board for scoring him, » said Potter, who was a seagull manager when Ferguson joined the club of the Irish Bohemians in 2021.

« He has many quality attributes as an attacker, which we think will benefit from the group in the coming months. We are glad to integrate it into the team and see it in action in the coming weeks. « 

Ready to go to Claret & Blue 👊 pic.twitter.com/gzqay0ubxa

– West Ham United (@westham) February 3, 2025

Evan Ferguson Statistics, Goals

Ferguson started in 15 of Brighton’s first 30 games in the highest flight last season, with three of his six goals coming to a hat trick at home in Newcastle in September 2023.

This performance led to the best Premier League goal scorer of all time and the legend of Magpies Alan Shearer call the then Tienger « Special Talent »But knee injury limited Ferguson’s campaign.

He fights for fitness and form during the first season of Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeller, celebrating once in 15 performances and making two starts of the League.

On the dotted line … 🖊 pic.twitter.com/tjhqdn9g5c

– West Ham United (@westham) February 3, 2025

West Hem will not be able to call Ferguson about their trip to Chelsea on Monday (8:00 pm) when Potter will seek to add to his return of four points in three games in the League.

Ferguson could make his debut at West Ham at home in Brentford on Saturday (15:00), after briefly came as a substitute for Brighton in their disturbance 7-0 at Nottingham Forrest last Saturday.

Earlier on the day of the deadline, West Ham announced that playmaker James Ward-Press had returned to the club after a loan spell at Forest.