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Evan Ferguson has scored one goal for Brighton this season Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has joined West Ham on loan for the rest of the season. The Republic of Ireland forward will link up with his former Brighton manager Graham Potter, who gave Ferguson his senior debut at the club in 2021. Ferguson, 20, has made just 15 appearances this season, with 11 of those coming from the bench. "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, " Ferguson told West Ham TV. "I want to come in and do my best for the club, score goals, and see where we get to. " Ferguson has been sidelined with an ankle injury in recent weeks but returned to action on Saturday, coming on in the 73rd minute of Brighton's 7-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. His only goal this season, and his first since November 2023, was in a 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in October. "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, " Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler 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. " West Ham are currently missing injured forwards Jarrod Bowen, Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio. Ferguson enjoyed a breakthrough season under Potter at Brighton in 2022-23 as he scored six Premier League goals and was nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year. "I'm delighted we've been able to bring Evan in on loan until the end of the season, " said Potter. "He's a player we obviously know very well, so I'm grateful to the board for bringing him in. " Follow live coverage of transfer deadline day Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Transfer deadline day: Spurs agree deal for Bayern's Tel plus updates on Gonzalez and more Crystal Palace reject Tottenham's £70m bid for Guehi Five talking points from opening Six Nations games Keeley Hawes stars in a new Austen period drama Will Cassandra expose the private details of her life, or send her sister Jane’s legacy up in flames? The story behind a rugby icon who faded into the shadows Gavin Henson was everywhere. Then he wasn’t. But does he want to be found? Atmospheric crime drama set in Norway Norwegian detective Wisting tackles grisly cold cases and seemingly unconnected murders Ian Hislop searches for the earliest examples of British jokes From wordplay to comedic songs, Ian Hislop goes on a journey to find the oldest examples of humour All the transfer deadline day done deals Five talking points from opening Six Nations games Chiefs bid for immortality - countdown to Super Bowl 59 begins 'Who are you? ' Everyone knows who Lewis-Skelly is now Were Australia really 16-0 better than England? 'Tenacity, endeavour, composure' - how Arsenal earned statement win The painful divorce of Marcus Rashford and Manchester United Mumbai mauling shows Mc Cullum has the tough challenge he wanted 'Hurting' Spurs find defensive strength before defining week 'The perfect batter for his time' - meet India's latest record-breaker England high-energy gameplan leaves them vulnerable - Dawson 'Feelgood stories on turbulent day for Scotland' Losing 16-0 has to be a good thing for England - here's why Borthwick's bold plan crumbles to dust in Dublin 'All-round package' Jones makes difference for Scotland Liverpool pass 'tough challenge' with flying colours 'Not a magician' but Moyes casts spell again at Everton How Forest's Elanga & Gibbs-White 'ran Brighton ragged' Video How Forest's Elanga & Gibbs-White 'ran Brighton ragged' 'Best midfield in the league' - Keown praises Liverpool trio. Video'Best midfield in the league' - Keown praises Liverpool trio Knight still the right captain for England - Hartley Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.