Opinion: Steidten could provide Lopetegui a lifeline at West Ham with loan move for international star.

West Ham’s attacking struggles have been a recurring issue this season, with Niclas Fullkrug among the forwards who have underperformed, prompting speculation about his potential departure.

The Irons are expected to prioritize signing a striker in January and have been linked with Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, according to TEAMtalk.

A loan move for Ferguson in the winter window could offer significant potential and provide a much-needed boost for West Ham.

If Technical Director Tim Steidten can secure the deal, it would give manager Julen Lopetegui a crucial opportunity to steady the ship and avoid the sack at the London Stadium.

With Danny Ings and Fullkrug currently West Ham’s only senior striker options, there’s a clear need for a younger forward capable of making an impact.

Ferguson, at just 20 years old, perfectly fits this profile.

Despite limited game time at Brighton this season due to their wealth of attacking options, the Irishman has proven his abilities in the Premier League.

His physicality and goal-scoring instinct would add a dynamic edge to West Ham’s attack.

This move could be a gamechanger, helping to salvage what has been a disappointing campaign for the Hammers so far, apart from the occasional positive result.

Jonathan Burkardt has also emerged as another potential target (TBR), further underlining West Ham’s commitment to recruiting younger strikers.

Addressing their long-standing issues up front remains a key priority, and signing a promising forward like Ferguson could finally provide a solution to their goal-scoring woes.