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Fabian Hurzeler insists he wants Evan Ferguson to stay and fight for his place in the Brighton team this season.
Ferguson, 20, has struggled for game time at Brighton this term and has just one Premier League start and one goal to his name so far.
It’s been widely reported this week that the Ireland international wants a loan move this January with West Ham, Burnley, Leicester and Juventus all said to be keen.
Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion has been linked with a January loanEvan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion has been linked with a January loan
Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion has been linked with a January loan
Hurzeler though is baffled by the speculation and points to Brazilian defender Igor Julio of an example of taking your chance when you get the opportunity.
"I don't know where this information comes from,” said the Albion head coach in his press conference ahead of tomorrow’s game against Southampton.
“I said to Evan I'm happy he is here and how he is training. He needs game time. The same with Julio.
"The best example is Igor, no one expected Igor to play so much but he made himself ready and always trained hard. When he gets his chance he is there.
"I spoke to Evan and I never said anything about a loan or something like this, we are happy that he is here.”
Hurzeler has so far selected the likes of Danny Welbeck, Joao Pedro and Georginio Rutter ahead of Ferguson. Welbeck is playing some of the best football of his career and six goals so far this term from 12 starts. Pedro has had injury issues but has four goals from four starts and Rutter has also impressed following his £40m summer arrival from Leeds United.
Ferguson has 17 goals and five assists in 74 appearances for Brighton and the former Bohemian man has previously been linked with big money moves to Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea. He is contracted with Albion until June 2029.
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