Genoa approaches Brighton for Ferguson loan after disappointing Roma stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Genoa is reportedly close to finalizing a dry loan for striker Evan Ferguson from Brighton and Hove Albion. Ferguson, who struggled during his loan at Roma last season, is set for a return to Serie A. The 21-year-old forward made only 22 appearances for Roma, where he scored five goals, hampered by injuries, including a serious ankle issue. Negotiations are at an advanced stage, with Genoa promising more regular playing time at their club. The loan agreement would not include an option to buy, focusing instead on revitalizing Ferguson's career in Italy.
- •Genoa nearing loan agreement for Evan Ferguson from Brighton.
- •Ferguson had a difficult spell at Roma, battling injuries.
- •He scored five goals in 22 appearances for Roma last season.
- •The loan is expected to be without an option to buy.
- •Genoa aims to give Ferguson more playing time at Marassi.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ferguson close to Genoa switch as Brighton accept loan proposal
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Genoa pushing for Ferguson loan from Brighton after Roma struggle
"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 joi...
"Genoa are edging closer to a dry loan agreement for Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson, who struggled at Roma last season.The centre-forward turns 22 in October and already has 26 senior c...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:15 PMFerguson close to Genoa switch as Brighton accept loan proposal
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 joi...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 7:05 PMGenoa pushing for Ferguson loan from Brighton after Roma struggle
Genoa are edging closer to a dry loan agreement for Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson, who struggled at Roma last season.The centre-forward turns 22 in October and already has 26 senior c...
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