Former Chelsea and West Ham star Joe Cole has advised Evan Ferguson to reject interest from Arsenal and instead join his former club West Ham in January.
The Brighton striker, reportedly valued at £60 million, has been made available for loan this month, according to The Telegraph.
Cole’s Advice to Ferguson
Arsenal are among the clubs eyeing the Republic of Ireland international, but Cole believes Ferguson should prioritize regular game time.
Speaking on The Dressing Room podcast, alongside Carlton Cole and Wayne Bridge, Cole emphasized the benefits of moving to West Ham.
“Listen, if I’m his agent, I’m saying to him go to West Ham. You’re not going to get into the Brighton team,” Cole said.
“You’re going to take a step up and play, you need games, you’re a young kid. Come and play for West Ham. It hasn’t worked for Fullkrug yet; go there.”
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West Ham’s Striker Crisis
West Ham are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements following injuries to Niclas Fullkrug, Jarrod Bowen, and Michail Antonio.
Ferguson, who has 17 goals and five assists across 79 games for Brighton, would likely become an immediate starter for the Hammers.
The 20-year-old striker has missed Brighton’s last three Premier League matches due to an ankle injury but remains a hot prospect.
