‘Not enough’ – Evan Ferguson told to leave Brighton this window but not to these two clubs

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Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann believes Evan Ferguson should leave Brighton this January transfer window.

The Ireland international has struggled for minutes this season having worked his way back from a long-term injury last term.

West Ham have been linked with Ferguson in this window and new Hammers boss Graham Potter gave the 20-year-old his Brighton debut during his time on the south coast.

Liverpool and Arsenal have also been linked with a swoop for the attacker, who is currently struggling with another ankle injury and has made just two Premier League starts this term.

“Ferguson had an injury which kept him out for a long time,” said Hamman to BestOffShoreSportsbook.org. “Which certainly didn’t help but he’s a hugely talented player and he’s got to be playing games now.

“I think he’s at a stage now that coming on for 10 or 15 minutes is simply not enough. I think there are a lot of teams, including German teams, who will probably look at him as a potential signing.

“He is a fantastic player who holds up the ball well and is very intelligent in his play. He holds up the ball and is a very good finisher. Sometimes managers just don’t fancy some players as much as others and that looks to be happening at Brighton.

“It seems as though Fabian Hurzeler isn’t keen on him because he hasn’t made much of an effort to give him game time and get him into the side, so a loan might be best.

“He has been linked with a loan to Liverpool but would he definitely play? I think Arsenal are lacking a player like Ferguson but sitting on the bench would do him no good. He needs to join a team in which he is certain to play.”