West Ham United are in talks with Brighton and Hove Albion over a deal for Evan Ferguson, with the striker keen on a move to London Stadium.

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.

The West Ham roster has been hit by a spate of injuries, with Michail Antonio recovering from a car accident, Niclas Fullkrug sidelined again, and Jarrod Bowen returning from an injury. Ferguson is expected to leave the Seagulls on loan before the transfer window closes,

Fabian Hurzeler is set for more discussions with Evan Ferguson before deciding if the Brighton striker leaves the club in the final days of the January transfer window. Ferguson has returned to first-team training and is available for selection after a seven-game layoff with an ankle injury.

West Ham United’s proposal to sign PSV striker Ricardo Pepi has been rejected. The offer was a loan with an obligation to buy, worth in the region of £21million ($25m). West Ham are in the market for a forward in January with Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion,