Ferguson close to Genoa switch as Brighton accept loan proposal | OneFootball

Genoa and Brighton have reached an agreement over a loan move for Evan Ferguson, with the Republic of Ireland striker set for a return to Serie A.

According to Sky Sport, the deal will see Ferguson join on loan with Genoa covering 30% of his wages, and he isn’t expected to be available until early October.

LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on January 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Ferguson set for third loan in two years

The move continues a pattern for the Irishman, who has been farmed out repeatedly since establishing himself at Brighton, following a difficult spell at West Ham in early 2025 and a season at Roma last year, where an ankle injury limited him to 16 league appearances and just three goals.

Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa have been searching for a recognised centre-forward after a summer of departures left the club short up front, and are prepared to be patient with Ferguson’s recovery in the hope of getting the best of a player once considered one of the Premier League’s brightest young strikers.