Ireland striker Evan Ferguson is on the verge of joining Italian giants Roma on loan from Brighton, with the option of a £40m permanent deal down the line

EVAN Ferguson was mobbed in the Eternal City after flying in to sign for Serie A giants Roma. The Ireland forward has joined Gian Piero Gasperini’s Italians on an initial loan with an option for a

Evan Ferguson is set to complete his move to Serie A giants Roma after a deal was agreed with Brighton and former Ireland striker John Aldridge has declared the move is perfectly timed.

When an 18-year-old Evan Ferguson scored his first professional hat-trick in September 2023 it appeared he was destined to join the Premier League's elite. The Irishman scored with three of his four shots in Brighton's 3-1 win over Newcastle to earn effusive praise.

Roma are currently €5 million away from Flamengo’s valuation of full-back Wesley, whilst Brighton are insistent a deal for Irish striker Evan Ferguson contains an obligation for the Giallorossi to purchase the player permanently, reports from Italy claim.

Neil El Aynaoui is set to join Roma for €25m, but the Giallorossi remain in talks for Richard Ríos, Wesley and Evan Ferguson.Roma are set to complete their first summer signing, welcoming Lens