BREAKING NEWS: coming live from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea confirms negotiation with premier League star who is available for a January loan with possible sale options. According to a report, Chelsea have have interest in signing premier star as a possible replacement for Christopher nkuku. Chelsea on RED ALERT as No.9 transfer listed for January.
Republic of Ireland international Evan Ferguson has faced a challenging period following his breakout 2022/23 season. After a noticeable decline in form last term, his situation has worsened under Brighton’s new coach, Fabian Hurzeler.
The 20-year-old has made just one Premier League start under the German manager and currently finds himself low in the pecking order for the Seagulls’ No.9 position. While Ferguson has recently dealt with injury setbacks, he is now fully fit and eager to secure regular playing time. This is a stark contrast to just over a year ago, when he was being touted for a potential €100 million transfer.
Brighton Open to January Loan Move
According to The Telegraph, Brighton are willing to sanction a loan move for Ferguson in the upcoming January window, provided their first-choice options—Danny Welbeck, Georginio Rutter, and Joao Pedro—remain injury-free. Despite this, the club has placed a €72 million price tag on the young striker to deter interest in a permanent transfer.
Chelsea Monitoring Ferguson
The news of Ferguson’s potential availability has undoubtedly caught the attention of several Premier League clubs. Chelsea, long-time admirers of the Irish talent, may still be considering a move. FootballTransfers previously revealed that the Blues made a loan approach for Ferguson last January, but Brighton rejected the offer.
Whether Chelsea will reignite their interest remains uncertain. A move in January appears unlikely unless Christopher Nkunku departs the west London club.
Other Potential Suitors
A more realistic scenario for Ferguson is a loan to a bottom-half Premier League side, where he could gain consistent playing time. Recently promoted Leicester City have been linked with the young forward as they seek reinforcements to strengthen their squad and avoid relegation.
For now, Ferguson’s future remains unclear, but a January loan move could provide him with the opportunity to rediscover his form and secure the minutes he needs to continue his development.
