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West Ham make move for Evan Ferguson - reports

Brighton are understood to be considering whether to send the striker on loan.

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.

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    Jan 10th 2014, 1:11 PM

    Great tribute. But it’s a shame that you can’t even mention in the article how he died! Part of the reason people commit suicide is because they feel they can’t talk about it! Attitudes need to change!

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    Jan 10th 2014, 1:46 PM

    Spot on Paul.

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    Jan 10th 2014, 4:06 PM

    I agree 100%. Suicide, depression, we need to talk openly and acknowledge that depression is very much a part of life for many people and without support and care can and frequently does lead to suicide.

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    Jan 10th 2014, 2:13 PM

    Such a loss and so young. From someone who suffers from depression let’s keep his memory alive to help young men especially from suicidal ideation.

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    Jan 10th 2014, 2:18 PM

    It shouldn’t be referred as “to commit” either as it’s no longer a criminal offence,,talk talk talk is the first step in combatting this problem!!he was a great hurler and he will forever be missed!!

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    Jan 10th 2014, 6:14 PM

    The player in focus in the photo (no. 8) is Andy Smith not Niall.

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    May 4th 2014, 1:26 AM

    Player in the photo is Niall.

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