Arsenal expect big surprise for Brighton's Evan Ferguson in January

Arsenal they are expected to be in the transfer market with Mikel Arteta looking for a next offensive addition Bukayo SakaThe injury. Raheem Sterling has also not impressed since arriving from Chelsea on loan in the summer and although his contract will not end prematurely, the first city ​​of manchester star is a secondary option at best.

According to talkSPORTThe Gunners are considering a “shock January move” for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson. The Ireland international has had a slow start to the season after losing his place in the starting XI to Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro, with the Seagulls set to send him out on loan for the remainder of the campaign.

Arteta is not interested in a major spend in January and wants to wait until the summer before talking to his preferred targets. However, Ferguson's loan is considered an attractive option, taking into account that he was one of the first divisionis one of the most searched names until not long ago, but has seen its valuation drop to a paltry £30 million in recent weeks.

A good remedy for Arsenal

A loan deal for Ferguson will not be a financially draining proposition for Arsenal as Brighton could be open to sharing the burden of his wage responsibility over the next six months. The 20-year-old will also be offered the chance to reignite his career at one of England's top clubs with a permanent move not ruled out in the summer.

Mikel Arteta has nurtured a number of younger players during his tenure as manager at the Emirates Stadium and could ensure Ferguson's career heads north once again. Furthermore, his goal-scoring prowess will ease the pressure of losing Bukayo Saka, as the Englishman has been a potent source of assets in the final third for the team.

It will be interesting to see when negotiations between the two sides will take place to finalize a deal for Ferguson.