Brighton & Hove Albion’s young forward Evan Ferguson is at the centre of growing transfer speculation, with Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest, Everton, and Fulham all reportedly keen on securing his services ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The 20-year-old Irish international, once hailed as one of the Seagulls’ brightest attacking prospects, now finds himself slipping down the pecking order at the Amex. This comes as new manager Fabian Hürzeler continues to shape his squad and integrate fresh talent, including the recent arrival of 19-year-old Stefanos Tzimas, whose signing was officially completed earlier this summer after being agreed in February.
Ferguson, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at West Ham United, struggled to find form, managing just one Premier League start and failing to register a goal. Despite that quiet spell, his potential remains undoubted, and several top-flight clubs see him as a valuable long-term asset. A move—possibly on loan with an option to buy—is reportedly being considered, with Roma also expressing interest abroad.
Sources close to the club suggest that Ferguson is not currently in Hürzeler’s first-team plans, increasing the likelihood of a summer exit as the player looks to reignite his development through regular minutes elsewhere.
In other Albion transfer news, Rangers are intensifying their pursuit of Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. The 23-year-old has gained attention following successful loan spells at clubs including Walsall, Lincoln, Swansea City, and most recently Hull City. Brighton signed Rushworth in 2019, and while he has yet to make a senior appearance for the Seagulls, his consistent performances in the Football League have earned him a growing reputation.
Rangers are said to be eyeing a loan deal as they work to resolve their goalkeeping situation ahead of the new Scottish Premiership campaign.
As Brighton continues to navigate a summer of squad reshaping, all eyes will be on how these emerging talents fare—whether in Hürzeler’s plans or finding success further afield.
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