Part of the reason why Ferguson was rated so highly less than 50 games into his Premier League career was his all-round ability. He is a centre-forward who is comfortable scoring with his right or left and has a catalogue of great headed goals using his tall frame (6ft/183cm).

West Ham United have signed Ireland centre-forward Evan Ferguson on loan from fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for the rest of the season, the London club said on Monday.

West Ham United are in talks to sign Lorient forward Eli Junior Kroupie alongside Evan Ferguson, according to Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth. The Hammers are keen to bolster their attacking options before Monday's transfer deadline after the poor injury record of Niclas Fullkrug as well as Michail Antonio's season-ending issue following a car crash.