WEST HAM have approached Brighton about signing Evan Ferguson on loan, according to reports.
Sports broadcaster Ben Jacobs wrote on X that the Seagulls are undecided over whether to sanction a move for the player.
Manager Fabian Hurzeler previously dismissed speculation that Ferguson would leave the club in January.
Jacobs listed Arsenal and Fulham among the clubs on high alert, while earlier this week Talksport suggested Chelsea were interested in signing Ferguson to provide competition for first-choice striker Nicolas Jackson, with Irish-eligible forward Liam Delap also considered by the Blues.
A mixture of injury and form-related issues have restricted Ferguson at Brighton, with the Meath native registering two goals in 36 appearances in 2024.
Elsewhere, Shelbourne have rejected a five-figure fee for striker Sean Boyd from St Mirren.
The 26-year-old was key to Damien Duff’s men winning the title in 2024, scoring 10 goals in 27 Premier Division appearances.
St Mirren are fifth in the Scottish Premiership table and already have a heavy Irish presence in their squad.
Charles Dunne, Owen Oseni, Killian Phillips and Roland Idowu are all on their books, though the latter two are on loan from Crystal Palace and Shrewsbury Town.
A move to West Ham would be ideal as there 2 main strikers are out with broken bones so he be guaranteed some football or regular football.
Definitely needs a move and to where he will get regular football. Loan to the championship might be the best option.
@Bert Carolan: I think he’ll be well able for a Premier League loan. Has a lot of talent. He is still better than the previous high hopes Ireland have had recently.
@Daire Cathal Greene: Agree that he is very talented and has huge potential. However I think what he needs now more than anything else is game time. A footballing championship side where he can get regular game time and score goals is best in my opinion.
Then come back to pl. Harry kane went to Orient, Millwall, Leicester for example.
@Bert Carolan: west ham 100% the spot.