West Ham and Brighton & Hove Albion are believed to have reached something of a transfer roadblock over the signing of striker Evan Ferguson.
It is our understanding that the south-coast club are pushing for a permanent £40 million transfer for the big Irish striker.
However, West Ham are looking for an initial loan deal with an option to buy and prefer to structure the deal without a significant upfront commitment.
Ferguson has had his fair share of injury problems throughout his fledgling career, so it makes sense that the Hammers would proceed with caution.
There is little doubt about the 20-year-old’s ability; however, even Seagulls head coach Fabian Hürzeler admitted earlier this month that the forward’s foot injury was something of a mystery.
Considering Brighton have been turning down mega bids from the Saudi Pro League for winger Kaoru Mitoma, one would assume they do not need to sell Ferguson for an unfavourable rate.
That said, the Ireland international has let it be known he wants first-team football and is keen to link up with former boss Graham Potter
