West Ham remain firmly in the race for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson.
Claret & Hugh spoke to a source at West Ham this evening, who confirmed earlier reports suggesting that Brighton could be open to a deal toward the end of January.
In a surprising twist, it was also suggested that Arsenal’s reported interest in the Irish striker is being exaggerated to help Brighton secure the best possible deal for Ferguson. While the Gunners are believed to have some interest, he is not a priority on their list of transfer targets.
West Ham have also been linked with Wolves’ forward Hwang Hee-chan, with some outlets claiming Ferguson’s potential injury may have deterred further bids from the Hammers.
However, the club remain in contention for the talented young target man and understand that any deal must not be left until the last minute.
A senior West Ham source informed Claret & Hugh on Friday that the club are still monitoring “multiple targets” but acknowledged fierce competition among several Premier League clubs also in search of forwards this window.
West Ham are keen to keep their transfer plans under wraps. Notably, there have been very few leaks from non-West Ham journalists and ITKs, who typically provide insights into the club’s transfer dealings as they progress.
Ipswich look safe, well organised and all very workman like with a good manager, which leaves Southampton, Leicester and Wolves as relegation candidates. Of the three, it’s probably Leicester under RVN that are most likely to string some good results together but don’t discount Wolves. There’s always one team that nose dives into the bottom three and that’s exactly where our defence is taking us, so we might look fairly safe at the moment but if Lopetegui remains I’m sure more defeats will follow and we’ll end up in the bottom three. That’s the reality, why those senior club officials on the Board can’t see what’s about to happen is shameful and negligent. We’ll be out of the FA Cup as well following a 2 nil defeat at Villa! The time to act is long overdue but inevitable.
Not exactly lighting up the EPL is he? Is this just a story or a serious suggested Aquisition.
I am irish and I love Evan but at the moment a fit fulkrug is a far better all round forward .Evan is still learning his trade.
With Sullivan supposedly back in control of transfers dont expect anything untill transfer dead line day when he might manage to get a deal done just before the deadline and he’ll unveil the next Mido or Benni McCartthy or Chamakh or Zaza or any other melt who can’t hit a cows arris with a banjo…..
Going down with Southampton down with Southampton were going down with Southampton