Chelsea Suffer Blow as Evan Ferguson Set for West Ham Move
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, previously linked with Chelsea, is now set to join West Ham on loan, dealing a setback to the Blues’ attempts to strengthen their attack before the transfer deadline.
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Steve Worrell
Chelsea were hoping to bring in an alternative to Nicolas Jackson, who has struggled for goals in recent weeks. Evan Ferguson emerged as a viable target, with Brighton reportedly open to a loan or permanent transfer. However, David Ornstein reports that West Ham have won the race for the 20-year-old forward, with the player set to undergo a medical before completing a temporary move to the London Stadium. This leaves Chelsea scrambling for striking options with less than 48 hours remaining in the transfer window, as potential alternatives such as Liam Delap are viewed more as summer targets rather than immediate reinforcements.
- West Ham have reached an agreement with Brighton for Ferguson, with the striker set for a medical.
- Chelsea were in the race but have lost out, leaving them without a new number nine option as the deadline nears.
- Nicolas Jackson remains Chelsea’s only central striker, despite struggling for goals in 2025.
- Liam Delap remains an option but is considered a summer signing rather than an immediate fix.
- Failure to secure a striker could cost Chelsea Champions League qualification, as they struggle for consistency in attack.
With time running out, Chelsea now face a critical 48 hours in the transfer market if they want to bolster their squad and avoid a potential slip in the race for the top four.
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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
