West Ham United can’t afford to delay integrating on-loan striker [Evan Ferguson](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-hams-true-transfer-target-revealed-forget-ekitike-its-all-about-ferguson/) if they seriously intend to buy him. Since joining from Brighton in the January transfer window, he’s been relatively anonymous, overshadowed by Graham Potter’s preference for Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen.
Now, it’s time for Potter to unleash Ferguson, at least to determine if he’s a fit for the team’s rebuild.
With Niclas Füllkrug back in training, West Ham could face an awkward situation where the German striker returns before Ferguson has a chance to impress. The £27m signing from Dortmund has looked good in recent footage published by the club and his return from injury has been quicker than expected.
This raises questions about why Ferguson was loaned in the first place and presumably Brighton won’t be too impressed with the 20 year olds limited minutes so far.
With only 11 Premier League games left, it’s crucial to give the young Irish forward a chance to prove himself. Time is ticking.