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Graham Potter Refuses to Comment on Evan Ferguson Move Amid West Ham’s Striker Crisis

New West Ham United manager Graham Potter has remained tight-lipped on the possibility of signing Republic of Ireland international Evan Ferguson as the club intensifies its search for a new striker. The Hammers’ need for reinforcements up front has grown after Germany international Niclas Füllkrug was sidelined due to a hamstring injury in Potter’s first match in charge.

Füllkrug sustained the injury during Friday’s FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa, with Potter confirming that it was a significant issue. “Anybody watching the game could tell that when a player pulls up like that, something fairly serious has happened,” said Potter. “It’s still early in terms of full diagnosis, but it’s definitely significant, and I’d suggest it will be a number of weeks, which could add up to months.”

West Ham is already facing a depleted attack. Captain Jarrod Bowen is out with a fractured foot, and Michail Antonio is still recovering from serious injuries sustained in a car accident before Christmas. Danny Ings, who came on against Villa, is also struggling with match fitness. This leaves Potter with a pressing need to bolster his attacking options.

While Potter has been linked with a move for 20-year-old Ferguson, who has fallen out of favor at Brighton, he remained cautious when asked about the striker. “He’s a player, but he’s not a West Ham player,” Potter said. “Until he’s a West Ham player, I won’t speak about anybody. We’ve got enough good players here, and they are my focus at the moment.”

Potter, who previously experienced the consequences of an over-ambitious transfer strategy during his time at Chelsea, where the club spent €300 million in January 2023 only to sack him three months later, emphasized the importance of making measured decisions. “I wouldn’t say it’s imperative to sign someone immediately,” Potter stated. “Obviously, with the situation regarding Mich, there’s a logical rationale to bring someone in, but it’s not as simple as that.”

The 49-year-old manager stressed that he wants to avoid making rushed decisions simply due to short-term needs. “I wouldn’t want to make the wrong decision or do something for the sake of it,” he added. “We’ve got attacking options, and players are coming back. My focus is on the team and how to get the team functioning well to be competitive against Fulham.”

As West Ham seeks to navigate a tricky transfer window, Potter’s cautious approach suggests he is focused on building a team capable of succeeding with the current squad while keeping a close eye on potential future reinforcements.

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