'He can do well' - Brighton to make January transfer decision on striker impressing in Serie A
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Brighton have a big transfer decision to make on striker Evan Ferguson next month.
The Seagulls allowed Ferguson to join Serie A outfit Roma on season loan but they do have the option to recall him January.
It's been a mixed spell for the Ireland international in the Italian capital but two goals in the Europa League at Celtic last week and an impressive display in Roma's 1-0 win against Como has brought praise from his current boss Gian Piero Gasperini.
“He's young," said Gasperini after the Como win.
"Sometimes you wait for weeks, then you find the right key to get into their mindset and they turn things around.
“He scored two goals in Glasgow. He didn't score tonight but he was always there.
“We hope he can improve but if he plays with this physicality, which is his best quality right now, he can do very well.”
Brighton could perhaps do with his attacking talents right now.
Danny Welbeck, 35, has been the main attacker for the Seagulls but he was only fit enough for the bench in last week's 2-0 loss at Liverpool.
Tzimas is out for the season
Brighton also have Stefanos Tzimas out for the rest of the season after the young Greek striker suffered an ACL injury in the recent 4-3 loss to Aston Villa.
Georginio can play in the main attacking role but the £40m record signing is far more comfortable in the No 10 position.
£30m summer arrival Charalampos Kostoulas has impressed in glimpses but the 18-year-old has been used sparingly as he adapts to Premier League life.
Last week Hurzeler refused to rule out an early return for Ferguson but also stated he is happy with the options he has.
Brighton have three more Premier League matches before the transfer window opens. This Saturday they welcome Sunderland to the Amex Stadium and then they go to Arsenal on December 27.
Their final match of 2025 will be at West Ham on December 30.