Arsenal want Brighton striker, January loan move mooted | OneFootball

Arsenal are alert to the opportunity of signing Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson on loan this month, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

The Gunners are keeping tabs on the situation as the Seagulls have yet to decide whether to listen to offers for the 20-year-old during the January transfer window.

Several clubs have already enquired about what it would take to get a temporary deal for Ferguson done, but they have yet to receive any form of clarity on the matter.

The Republic of Ireland international boasts ‘great physicality‘ and has been on the radar of some of the top clubs for a while. Arsenal are open to signing him on loan.

They want a number nine but are not expected to splash the cash this month as their top targets are unavailable.

They plan to spend big on a new striker in the summer regardless of whether they land one this month under the right circumstances, but getting Ferguson could prove tricky.

Brighton are expected to insist on an obligation-to-buy included in any loan deal if they decide to let him go in January, which could see Arsenal look elsewhere.

Ferguson has scored just one goal in 14 appearances this season after ending the last two seasons with 16 goals in 61 games, but he has huge potential.

The Gunners have not had a physical number nine for a while, and their style of play could be perfect for the Brighton star.

However, getting a deal across the line could prove tricky given the number of clubs keen on signing him on loan and the terms of a potential deal.

Arsenal need to bolster their attacking ranks and squad depth to boost their title chances, and a loan deal for Ferguson or another quality option would be a good move.