TEAMTalk and TBR Football have reported that West Ham United are interested in the services of Evan Ferguson. The club also faces competition from Arsenal, Everton, and Fulham for his signature.

West Ham have received a boost in their pursuit of Brighton forward Evan Ferguson after Victor Boniface’s proposed move to Al Nassr was called off. Bayer Leverkusen were leading the race to sign Ferguson but their need for a striker has been eased after Al Nassr struck a deal for Jhon Duran, meaning Boniface will stay at Leverkusen.

Evan Ferguson looks set for a Brighton exit this January with a permanent update emerging as West Ham race Arsenal and Tottenham.

West Ham United have been informed by Brighton & Hove Albion that Evan Ferguson is allowed to leave on loan this month, but they could face strong competition from Bayer Leverkusen depending on what happens with Victor Boniface, GIVEMESPORT sources exclusively revealed on our brand-new Market Madness podcast.

West Ham are intensifying their efforts to land Graham Potter a new striker before Monday's transfer deadline and they remain in the mix to sign Brighton forward Evan Ferguson, who could leave the Amex on loan or potentially,

Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr are relentless with their recruitment and have stepped up with a €65 million bid for Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Kaoru Mitoma. The Saudi League club has been pushing for new additions, closing a deal for Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, and now their radar has turned them to the Brighton winger.

Having already pulled off a major coup in signing Enzo Le Fee, the club also tried to lure Tom Cannon to Wearside for big money, but were outbid by Sheffield United. Perhaps the most eye-catching move of the window would be for Brighton & Hove Albion's Evan Ferguson, who the Black Cats have been linked with.

West Ham are very keen to sign a striker and as we have reported for the last month, they are in the race to sign Brighton star Evan Ferguson.

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

Ferguson is back training with his teammates, having shaken off his latest ankle injury. “Ferguson has trained for the first time yesterday,” said Hurzeler. “He's in good shape and we are very happy he is back in our squad.

We should hear from 14 more managers on Friday – but until we do, this article rounds up the early Gameweek 24 team news from their clubs.