Evan Ferguson latest as Claret and Hugh share West Ham announcement update
Evan Ferguson will not be eligible to face Chelsea as West Ham United aim to announce the signing ahead of the Premier League clash, according to Claret and Hugh.
The reliable Hammers insider reported on Sunday (2 February) that the 20-year-old is expected to be announced on Deadline Day but will not be registered in time to make his debut in the London derby.
West Ham struck a loan agreement with Brighton for Ferguson to join the ranks at the London Stadium until the end of the season [Fabrizio Romano] and is in line to make his debut in claret and blue in the home clash against Brentford on Saturday (15 February).
West Ham United send statement with Evan Ferguson signing
Graham Potter’s side have sent a statement to their Premier League rivals by securing Ferguson’s services, and the sentiment is certainly not lost in East London.
As the Irons tried to finalise the signing, fears emerged that London rivals Arsenal would try to hijack the deal in the final stages [Jacob Steinberg].
The Gunners were not the only English side in the race for the Republic of Ireland international – Chelsea and Everton were mooted as potential landing spots and, according to The Sun (1 February), were considering an offer to blow the Hammers out of the water.
Regardless, Potter has got his man and the West Ham faithful couldn’t be happier. Indeed, ex-player Tony Cottee believes the acquisition represents “the start of a new era”.
The supporters will be eager to see their new centre-forward in action, but Potter must now leave the transfer dealings to Kyle Macaulay and focus on returning to winning ways at Stamford Bridge on Monday (3 February).
If all goes according to plan, Ferguson will be in the stands in West London to see his new side secure three valuable points against a team he could have joined over West Ham.
In other West Ham news, Brighton set for a Evan Ferguson fee in a new transfer twist at the Hammers.
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