Ominously for the Irishman, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler used that game to try out a new front-three of Georginio Rutter, Joao Pedro and the experienced, and in-form, Danny Welbeck. Rutter spoke glowingly afterwards of the link-up play between the three and the work done on the training pitch at honing their connection.

Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been linked with a move away from Brighton with two Premier League sides interested, according to a new report. The 20-year-old has recently got back to the goalscoring habit after an 11-month drought thanks to a strike for the Seagulls against Wolves last month followed by a header against Finland

Evan Ferguson looks set to be plying his trade away from Brighton in the new year as the Premier League outfit have indicated that he is available for a loan move.

Evan Ferguson is set for a January exit from Brighton, with the Premier League side willing to sanction a loan deal for the Ireland striker. New Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler is conscious of Ferguson’s struggles for game-time and is eager that the Meathman’s progress is not stalled any further by a lack of first-team opportunities.

Brighton are prepared to loan out striker Evan Ferguson in January with the highly-rated striker struggling for game time at the Amex. The 20-year-old initially made his first team breakthrough on the south coast under Graham Potter and continued his development under Roberto De Zerbi last season.

Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson is expected to be made available for loan during the January transfer window. The 20-year-old has started just once in the Premier League this season, making a further six appearances from the bench and scoring once.

Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson is available on loan this January, with the very promising Republic of Ireland international currently unable to get game time under new manager Fabian Hürzeler.