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West Ham United are reportedly keeping tabs on Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson ahead of the January transfer window. According to sources, the 20-year-old Republic of Ireland international is unhappy with his lack of game time at Brighton and is seeking a move to another Premier League club.

Ferguson has started just one Premier League game for Brighton this season, despite signing a six-year contract with the club last year. He has scored once in 10 appearances for the Seagulls this term.

West Ham United have been struggling for goals this season, despite backing new manager Julen Lopetegui with a number of new signings in the summer. The club’s top scorer, Michail Antonio, has led the line in the absence of injured striker Niclas Fullkrug.

Fullkrug, who joined West Ham from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, has been out for three months with a serious Achilles tendon injury. However, he is nearing a return to action over the busy festive period.

Despite Fullkrug’s imminent return, West Ham are still interested in signing Ferguson on loan in January. The club’s attacking options have been limited this season, and Ferguson’s arrival could provide a much-needed boost to their goal-scoring chances.

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Ferguson’s situation at Brighton is being closely monitored by a number of Premier League clubs, including West Ham. The striker’s desire to leave Brighton and join another top-flight club could lead to a number of interested parties in January.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has shut down talk of Ferguson leaving the club in January, but it remains to be seen whether the striker will still be at the Amex Stadium come February.

West Ham’s interest in Ferguson is likely to be just one of a number of transfer stories surrounding the club in the coming weeks. With the January transfer window fast approaching, the Hammers are likely to be linked with a number of players as they look to bolster their squad for the second half of the season.