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,

The last time West Ham signed an Italian striker who had played for Sassuolo, it didn't quite work out, with Gianluca Scamacca playing just 27 games for the club, scoring eight go