West Ham United have officially announced the signing of Evan Ferguson from Brighton & Hove Albion on a loan deal until the end of the season. The 20-year-old Irish striker will wear the number 34 shirt for the Hammers and reunites with Graham Potter, who played a key role in his development at Brighton.
⚒️ A New Chapter for Ferguson at West Ham
Ferguson’s move comes after struggling to secure regular first-team minutes at Brighton following Fabian Hürzeler’s appointment as head coach. Despite his limited playing time, Ferguson’s potential remains undeniable, having burst onto the Premier League scene with an impressive goal-scoring record during his breakthrough at Brighton.
Speaking about the move, Graham Potter expressed his excitement at bringing Ferguson into the squad:
“I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Evan in on loan until the end of the season,” Potter said. “He’s a player we obviously know very well, so I’m grateful to the Board for making this happen.”
“He’s got plenty of quality attributes as a striker that we believe will benefit the group over the course of the coming months. We’re excited to integrate him into the squad and see him in action in the weeks to come.”
🇮🇪 Ferguson’s Thoughts on the Move
Ferguson, who scored 12 Premier League goals under former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, is eager to make an impact at West Ham:
“It feels good to be here. Seeing the stadium and being here today, I’ve got a very good feeling,” Ferguson said. “I can see and know how big West Ham United is. It was a big opportunity for me to come here.”
“I know the gaffer well and look forward to working under him again. I want to come in and do my best for the club, score goals, and see where we get to.”
Ferguson’s familiarity with Potter’s style of play is expected to help him settle quickly into the team, providing West Ham with much-needed firepower up front, especially after recent injury issues to key forwards.
📊 Why Brighton Sent Ferguson on Loan
While Ferguson’s career at Brighton is far from over, Hürzeler explained that the loan move is primarily focused on helping the young striker regain form and fitness after a difficult year plagued by injuries:
“Evan has had a frustrating 12 months with injuries, and for him to get back to the level he’s capable of and to continue his development, he really needs to be playing regularly,” Hürzeler said.
“This loan gives him that opportunity, and under a manager he knows well. We are looking forward to watching Evan’s progress over the next few months, and we wish him well.”
✅ Key Details of the Transfer:
- Player: Evan Ferguson
- From: Brighton & Hove Albion
- To: West Ham United (Loan)
- Duration: Until the end of the season
- Shirt Number: 34
- Purpose: To regain fitness, develop further, and get regular playing time
West Ham fans will be eager to see Ferguson in action soon, hoping he can replicate the goal-scoring form that once made him one of the Premier League’s most exciting young talents.
