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West Ham have agreed to sign Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton until the end of the season. The striker is set to undergo a medical before moving to the London Stadium for a reunion with Graham Potter, who gave the 20-year-old his professional debut.

Ferguson played for Potter at Brighton and will boost the new West Ham manager’s attacking options, while also having the opportunity to play regularly again. West Ham have been in the market for a new forward after losing both Michail Antonio and Niclas Füllkrug to injuries.