- Roma are negotiating with Brighton for Evan Ferguson and Matt O’Riley
- New coach Gian Piero Gasperini is a strong admirer of the Danish midfielder
- Ferguson has scored only once in his last 21 Premier League matches
Key Takeaways:
Roma are in talks with Brighton over the potential signings of Evan Ferguson and Matt O’Riley, according to reports from Italy. The Giallorossi continue to show interest in the Danish midfielder O’Riley, while also being close to securing the services of Irish striker Ferguson on loan with an option to buy.
🚨 Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has agreed a move to Roma, with the Italian club now in discussions over a fee striker.
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Brighton signed O’Riley from Celtic last summer for £25 million plus £5 million in bonuses, but the 24-year-old endured a disappointing first season in England, hampered by injuries. The Denmark international was forced off just seven minutes into his Premier League debut and went on to make only 21 appearances in the league.
Brighton are reportedly willing to let the player leave on loan with a mandatory purchase option. Roma’s new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is known to be a big admirer of the midfielder.
Meanwhile, Ferguson spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at West Ham. The striker, however, featured in just eight matches across all competitions for the Hammers without finding the net. The Irish international has scored only one goal in his last 21 Premier League games dating back to the beginning of last season.