But Brighton’s Evan Ferguson on a six-month loan would be perfect for both clubs. He needs games under his belt and clubs need a No 9. At 20, he looks to have a huge future in the Premier League but could do with regular games in the coming months.

Football Insider has been told by Keith Wyness that replacing Julen Lopetegui with Graham Potter will have cost West Ham around "£10m".

Graham Potter’s move to pull Ferguson to West Ham underlines a strategic vision to bolster the team’s attacking options. According to talkSPORT, despite a subdued presence this season, Ferguson’s prior form under Potter’s management could see a revival at West Ham.

West Ham are set to complete the appointment of Kyle Macaulay from Chelsea, talkSPORT understands. Macaulay is a long-term colleague of Graham Potter, who he first worked with at Swedish side