Medical Scheduled: “Lightning Quick” Forward Set to Join West Ham as Potter’s First Signing

West Ham are on the brink of making their first signing under Graham Potter as they aim to secure a new forward during the final hours of the winter transfer window.

The Hammers are desperately seeking to address their striker shortage and provide Potter with a much-needed attacking option.

West Ham’s Striker Crisis

Niclas Füllkrug, who was expected to make a significant impact in his first Premier League season, has struggled due to a series of injuries.

He remains sidelined with a hamstring strain, leaving West Ham with just one recognized striker.

Michail Antonio, who is still recovering from a car crash, may not feature again this season.

Meanwhile, Jarrod Bowen, suffering from a fractured foot, could be out for several more weeks.

This leaves Danny Ings as the only senior striker available to Potter, but even Ings has been used sparingly, often coming off the bench in the four matches under Potter’s management.

Potter has opted to play players like Mohammed Kudus or Lucas Paquetá in the central forward role rather than relying on a traditional striker.

With this limited attacking options, West Ham has only managed to secure one win from their three Premier League games under Potter, scoring just three goals in that stretch.

The team has slid to 14th place, now only two points ahead of Wolves, but a significant gap exists between them and Leicester City, who sit 17th.

West Ham’s Solution: A Deal for Evan Ferguson

It now seems that West Ham is addressing their striker dilemma. According to multiple sources, including Sky Sports, the club has reached an agreement to sign Brighton forward Evan Ferguson on loan for the remainder of the season.

The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland international has been in high demand this winter, with clubs like Arsenal, Tottenham, and Everton reportedly interested in him.

However, it appears that West Ham have secured his services, with a “straight loan” deal confirmed until the end of the campaign.

Sky Sports reports that the deal is done, and a medical is set for Sunday to finalize the transfer.

Ferguson has struggled for regular game time at Brighton this season, having made just two Premier League starts despite his potential.

A few years ago, he was hailed as a future star, particularly known for his pace and ability in central areas, leading to considerable excitement about his future in the Premier League.

Ferguson still has almost five years remaining on his contract at Brighton, where he earns £30,000 a week.

Should he perform well for West Ham, a permanent transfer could be expensive, but for now, the loan move offers Graham Potter a much-needed alternative option up front.

Potter himself is familiar with Ferguson, having given him his debut at Brighton during their time together.

Can Ferguson adapt quickly to life at West Ham and make an impact in Claret and Blue? Time will tell, but he could be the spark the Hammers need to turn their season around.