Brighton forward Evan Ferguson has completed a loan move to West Ham until the end of the season, it has been announced.
"Evan has had a frustrating 12 months with injuries and for him to get back to the level he's capable of and to continue his development, he really needs to be playing regularly," Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said in a statement.
"This loan gives him that opportunity, and under a manager he knows well. We are looking forward to watching Evan's progress over the next few months, and we wish him well."
Ferguson joined Brighton from Irish club Bohemians in 2021 and was widely regarded as one of the Premier League's brightest talents thanks to his technical ability and keen eye for goal.
He scored a hat trick against Newcastle United in 2023 and was linked with a move to many of Europe's top clubs.
Only Michael Owen (28), Wayne Rooney (15) and Francis Jeffers (12) scored more Premier League goals before their 19th birthday than Ferguson.
But Ferguson has found minutes harder to come by in recent years and his development has stalled.
The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland international will reunite with former Brighton head coach Graham Potter in east London.
West Ham have been keen to sign a forward in the January transfer window after Jarrod Bowen picked up a foot injury and Michail Antonio was involved in a serious road traffic collision that left him with a broken leg.
