Arsenal’s bid for a highly productive striker, who has scored 27 goals in 17 appearances, has been accepted after the player agreed to personal terms. This development is sure to excite Gunners supporters.
Arsenal’s interest in Brighton’s Evan Ferguson has been confirmed, as manager Mikel Arteta looks to explore opportunities in the January transfer window. Currently, Arsenal trails Premier League leaders Liverpool by six points due to a recent dip in form.
However, after securing three consecutive wins, including a crucial victory over Brentford, the team is starting to show improvement. Still, there have been challenges in their goal-scoring efforts this season.
In the previous summer, Arteta attempted to sign RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, but the striker chose to extend his contract instead. Arsenal then decided against hastily signing a striker, preferring to remain patient and await the right opportunity.
With the January window now open, Arteta has indicated that the club is exploring potential deals. “Let’s see,” he said after the Brentford match. “If there’s an opportunity, we will look at it.”
One such opportunity could be Brighton’s young forward Evan Ferguson. Arsenal’s interest in the striker has been growing since his rise to prominence, with reports suggesting they targeted him for a potential 2024 transfer. However, Ferguson’s recent injury struggles and dip in form have complicated matters.
Once considered a future star of the Premier League, Ferguson is currently struggling for minutes under Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler.
In December, there were reports suggesting Brighton might loan out the 20-year-old in January, although Hurzeler has denied those claims.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Brighton has not yet made a final decision about Ferguson’s future, with their primary focus on getting him back to full fitness. A January departure remains a possibility, with Arsenal one of the clubs monitoring the situation.
While Arsenal is not likely to make a major striker signing this month, they could seize the opportunity if Ferguson becomes available.
Brighton is expected to request a purchase obligation as part of any deal, but Jacobs suggests that signing the Irish forward would not hinder Arsenal’s pursuit of a top striker target in the summer.
This aligns with reports that Arsenal is also monitoring Marcus Rashford, and the club remains open to opportunities in both the winter and summer windows.
