Arsenal expect surprise January move for striker with just one Premier League goal this season

Arsenal are looking to kick off their transfer business in January with a possible move to Brighton, talkSPORT understands.

Striker Evan Ferguson is in the crosshairs of gunnersdespite having scored just one goal in the Premier League this season.

talkSPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs has provided clarity on FergusonThe player's future will be a starter in only two top-flight games.

It is believed that the seagulls They are still deciding whether they will listen to offers for the 20-year-old in January, with Arsenal, Fulham and West Ham among those interested.

Arsenal are unlikely to spend much on a number 9 but are open to the possibility of a January addition in the right circumstances, in addition to summer reinforcements.

The north London giants also have their eye on RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko and Newcastle Alejandro Isak for your summer business.

Although a mid-season loan is very attractive to several Premier League clubs, Brighton are currently inclined to insist on an obligation clause if they decide to let Ferguson go.

Brighton's focus for now is on getting Ferguson back to full fitness.

The forward was recovering from an ankle injury earlier in the season and has seen his minutes limited since.

Ferguson has just one goal to his name in his 12 Premier League appearances, with his only goal coming in a 2-2 draw against Wolves on 26 October.

Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro have been the Seagulls' preferred forward options along with summer signing Georginio Rutter.

A move for Ferguson would give him the chance to rediscover the form that had touted him as a possible future member of the Premier League's 100 Club.

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Ferguson signed for Brighton in 2021 from the Irish team Bohemians, where he progressed through the youth ranks.

He made his senior debut for Brighton in August 2021 at the age of 16 coming on as a substitute in the 2-0 Carabao Cup win in Cardiff.

The striker's most successful season with the Seagulls to date was 2022/23, when he scored ten goals in 27 appearances in all competitions.

Ferguson scored six more goals last season but missed the final two months due to an ankle injury.

Brighton's rivals in the Premier League Chelsea showed interest in signing the young Irishman at the beginning of last year.

talkSPORT reported at the time that he was on their summer list. striker goals after its good start to the 2023/24 season.

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However, Brighton believed he was worth more than the £115m Chelsea spent on his former team-mate Moisés Caicedo.

A physical specimen, Ferguson embodies the characteristics of the Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta look for: young, strong and fast.

However, reaching a deal could prove difficult given the number of clubs interested in signing him on loan and the terms of a potential deal.

Arsenal need to strengthen their attacking ranks and squad depth to increase their chances of winning their first league title since 2004.

With Liverpool Six points ahead in the Premier League table, and at the same time with a game in hand, Arsenal know that there can be no room for more setbacks.

And with Brighton hosting Arsenal at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, Ferguson could have the perfect opportunity to showcase his talents once again.