AS Roma Intensify Pursuit Of Evan Ferguson In Loan Deal From Brighton

AS Roma are working hard to sign Brighton’s young striker Evan Ferguson on loan. The Serie A club wants to pay his salary.

WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE FERGUSON DEAL?

Roma are trying to get 20-year-old Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. Brighton like the idea of a loan. The two clubs are talking about a deal. Roma have agreed to pay Ferguson’s full salary. Talks continue with the player’s representatives. Roma want more goal scorers for next season.

A previous report confirmed that AS Roma is considering signing Evan Ferguson as they look for a new striker.

FERGUSON’S SEASON AND ROMA’S SITUATION

Evan Ferguson had a hard season. He did not score in eight games while on loan at West Ham. The Ireland international wants a new start after the poor 2024-25 campaign.

A previous report indicated that Evan Ferguson’s loan spell at West Ham United was unsuccessful with no goals in eight appearances.

Roma also had mixed fortune last season. Gian Piero Gasperini wants to rebuild his squad. Ferguson is his back-up option to his main striker Artem Dovbyk. AS Roma finished fifth in Serie A last season, securing a top-five finish and Champions League qualification according to earlier reports.

They are ready to let Ferguson move to continue his development elsewhere. Roma are also working on other transfers such as Flamengo’s Wesley. They will make a bid when they are ready.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROMA AND FERGUSON?

Roma want to complete Evan Ferguson’s loan before their Serie A campaign kicks off in August. Their first match is against Bologna. Roma hope to improve their standings after finishing just below the top-3 in the Italian league.

If Ferguson joins, he will have to play his part in their attacking line as Roma look to get back on top. Brighton would want to see Ferguson’s development in Italy with the hope of the player getting regular game time.

Earlier reports suggest Brighton would like to see Ferguson’s development in Italy, hoping he gets regular game time.