Evan Ferguson may be on his way to Westham United despite Interest from Chelsea. As the January transfer window approaches Chelsea Football Club is currently seeking to add to its growing attacking options. The club’s manager, Enzo Maresca, said he wants new blood at the Serie B outfit and would welcome a forward signing.
Getafe striker Christantus Uche can also play as an attacking midfielder or striker. Has already had Chelsea contact him about a potential deal. But Uche is not the only player Chelsea are after. Ipswich Town’s young star, Liam Delap, is also one of the club’s eyes on, too. Reports suggest Chelsea could make Delap the next man on the list. Although it’s clear they want to add to their squad.
And Chelsea have not only spent big in the summer transfer window. But have started the current Premier League season strongly. Although the club succeeded with this, they failed to grab a top striker like Victor Osimhen on deadline day.
That gap in their attacking lineup has brought their attention to the need of new strikers. Nicolas Jackson has been an excellent replacement for his goal-scoring record this season. However, the club knows it needs more depth in its attack.
It’s an incredibly fierce competition to get strikers and several different clubs are interested in the same players. Evan Ferguson, Brighton & Hove Albion’s prized asset, is being chased by West Ham United and is valued at £60m.
Brighton would have liked to loan Ferguson rather than sell him outright. They are willing to listen to offers as they strive to keep their numbers down. Trying to decide whether Ferguson will have a future at American Express stadium has prompted questions about loan moves. To get him more first-team experience
Chelsea want Evan Ferguson
Looking beyond domestic players, it’s the club’s interest in Christantus Uche that shows their strategy. Since Uche joined Getafe he has shown promise and offers versatility in Chelsea’s forward line.
Chelsea is playing well in the Premier League so far. But they know that having Nicolas Jackson at the centre of everything was not good enough, in the long term. But Jackson has sufficiently proven his scoring ability over a series of seasons. If he has the option, adding another striker could add competition to the squad and bring more tactical flexibility.
Chelsea and West Ham are keen on a deal for Evan Ferguson who is being eyed by several clubs. But his situation at Brighton has also been complicated by limited opportunities this season.
Only one Premier League game has been started by him. Ferguson’s form in earlier games this season demonstrated how good he could be if given playing time. In his breakthrough campaign, he ended the season with six goals from 19 appearances. He made and matched that tally last season
Brighton to sell him?
With Ferguson in charge until 2029, he is priceless to Brighton. But if he misses further time, he may benefit all parties if a loan move is instead sought. Now, this situation gives clubs such as West Ham and Chelsea the chance to bring him in temporarily. Give him regular game time.
Chelsea will be looking to replace a number of strikers over the coming months. Which could affect how they perform in both domestic and European competitions. The success of signing players like Uche or Delap could give the squad more attacking depth. Loosen some of theanding in crucial matches for Maresca.
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Now, Chelsea is satisfied to finish new signings ahead of the January transfer window. Meanwhile, the club is keeping tabs on the situation regarding Evan Ferguson. Also other potential options, and speaking to clubs about them.
Ferguson has such a dynamic situation to consider; Newcastle are battling with West Ham United for his signature. From Chelsea fans, the hopeful developments will unveil how new signings. They can help shore up their squad. Get to compete at the top level, providing new excitement to a squad that has generated little before this season.
With Enzo Maresca at the helm, the club is on course to return to top-flight football in Europe. It’s an exciting time for them to promote themselves, and indeed the whole continent from which they hail.
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