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Evan Ferguson has returned to Brighton following a difficult loan stint with West Ham.
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson looks to be a player in demand this summer.
The Seagulls’ Premier League rivals Everton are the latest club to reportedly register interest in signing the 20-year-old in the forthcoming transfer window.
The Irish Telegraph has claimed David Moyes’ men are keen to make a move for the striker, who could be free to leave the Amex Stadium.
The article suggests Ferguson has admirers in the top flight despite a difficult loan stint with West Ham in the second half of the campaign.
The Toffees could make a move for the Republic of Ireland international, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Beto’s future in Merseyside uncertain.
The 2021 arrival has returned to the south coast after a frustrating loan spell with the Irons. Ferguson, who was signed by Graham Potter at Albion, was recruited by his former boss in east London in January.
But it was a move which failed to hit the heights many expected, with the forward failing to score in any of his eight appearances - seven of which came as a substitute.
Prior to his move to West Ham, Ferguson scored one goal in 15 outings for the Seagulls in all competitions before being given the green light to depart on a temporary basis.
The 25-year-old, who only arrived on the south coast from Celtic last summer, is also reportedly being tracked by Italian duo Atalanta and Roma after a frustrating maiden campaign with Fabian Hurzeler’s men.
After struggling with form and fitness throughout the campaign, the Danish international appeared 25 times following his £25m move from Celtic last summer.
Fabian Hurzeler on Evan Ferguson
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With Ferguson returning from West Ham, Hurzeler believes there should be one member of his squad who the 20-year-old and the fellow returning loanees should take inspiration from.
And Hurzeler is adamant Albion’s returning loan players should use the 21-year-old as an example of how to break into the team: ‘It should be also a role model for all the loan players we have.
‘It should be a role model for Andy Moran, who might be a similar character. It should be a role model for Facundo, for Julio, for Evan, for everyone.
‘If you work hard, if you have the right work ethic, then I'm sure that you can play a big part in his team and you get a chance from my side because these players I really try to push.’
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