Ferguson has returned to first-team training and is available for selection after a seven-game layoff with an ankle injury. However, the Republic of Ireland forward has found it hard to force his way into Hurzeler’s first-team plans this season given the impressive form of Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler had admitted Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson simply needs to play somewhere to rediscover his top form.

News that Brighton would be willing to sell Evan Ferguson rather than just loan him out during the current transfer window hints at a big decision from Fabian Hurzeler. Even a couple of weeks ago, there was debate around Ferguson,