Celtic 'watching' former West Ham United star ahead of possible January move as summer transfer goes awry
The striker was highly rated at Brighton but spells at West Ham and Roma haven’t gone to plan.
Celtic have been linked with a move for a former West Ham United striker, who’s currently plying his trade in Serie A.
Evan Ferguson has had a difficult 2025, spending the second half of last term with West Ham, on loan from Brighton. He failed to score for the Hammers and he has not netted in 10 appearances so far for Roma, with rumours now emerging that loan could be cut short.
That cutting of terms could pave a route to Celtic, who are light on strikers after the sales of Kyogo and Adam Idah this year, with injuries to Kelechi Iheanacho and Callum Osman Now 67 Hail Hail claim Celtic could pounce on Roma possibly cutting the former West Ham United man’s loan short.
Evan Ferguson to Celtic transfer rumour
The publication states: “67 Hail Hail understands that Celtic are watching Evan Ferguson’s situation ahead of the January transfer window. 67 Hail Hail have been told by Chief Football Correspondent Graeme Bailey that Roma are expected to cancel Ferguson’s loan and allow him to return to Brighton. There would be no concerns about his eligibility if Celtic did try to sign the forward as he has only played for Roma this season, meaning he could feature so long as he didn’t play for Brighton.”
Brighton Head coach, Fabian Hurzeler, said of the forward’s latest Seagulls exit “Evan had a challenging period across the past season and a half, and it has been one disrupted by niggling injury issues which hasn’t allowed him a run of games.
“He is over those injuries and has come back in great shape. Now he really wants to play regularly. This is an exciting opportunity in a strong league and with the prospect of European football. We wish Evan well for the season ahead and will be watching his progress closely throughout the season.”
Roma verdict on Evan Ferguson
Roma boss said of Ferguson’s minutes last month: “Nowadays strikers have to rotate at every club in Italy and Europe. Just look at the substitutions made. On Saturday, Inter brought on [Francesco Pio] Esposito. With five subs, at least a couple of them are forwards. That's what we've seen since Covid, with the five subs rule.
“As I said, everyone who plays is a first choice. When you're playing two games a week, you have the chance to use lots of players in the same game, especially up front. You only need to look at the transfer activity of all the clubs and substitutions made in every match. You try to get back into the game or kill it off with your attackers. That's why it's like this.”
He previously said earlier this campaign: “Ferguson is the classic example of a youngster who did really well two seasons ago, then had a bit of a lull, be it for injury or whatever. He hasn't lived up to expectations but it's the classic example of a player you can help get back up to the level he was at a few years ago.”