Brighton’s Evan Ferguson could be on his way to a Premier League rival this January transfer window as West Ham eye the Seagulls striker. The Irish forward still has another four years on

Cunningham argues that what Arteta’s charges need is an ‘orthodox central striker’ and he has one major name in mind. ‘I’m going to throw a name into the hat here: Evan Ferguson,’ Cunningham declared on Premier Sports following the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Ipswich.

Evan Ferguson has been linked with a move away from Brighton in this month's transfer window and reports in the UK suggest Arsenal are weighing up a move for the 20-year-old Republic of Ireland striker.

Evan Ferguson is not in good form at the moment, but he could give Arsenal a terrific alternative to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus up front.

Arsenal could open up their January cheque book with an off-the-cuff striker addition. Mikel Arteta’s side have been rocked by the injury sustained to Bukayo Saka in recent weeks, with the England international now set for an extended period on the sidelines.