Ferguson to undergo medical at Roma
The Republic of Ireland international is hoping to reignite his career after a combination of injuries and poor form saw him slip down the hierarchy at Brighton.
He spent the second half of last season at West Ham on loan, but featured just eight times, with only one start under Graham Potter.
Roma identified Ferguson as a replacement for Tammy Abraham, who is currently on loan at Turkish outfit Besiktas, working under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Talks between the Italian side and Brighton have been ongoing in recent weeks.
Fresh start for former teen sensation
Ferguson was seen in photos circulating online as he met Roma supporters and signed autographs ahead of the proposed deal.
Now 20, Ferguson was shortlisted for the PFA Young Player of the Year award following a standout 2022-23 season, in which he netted nine goals and earned his first senior cap for Ireland.
Since November 2023, however, he has found the net only once in club competition and was not expected to be a key figure under Brighton boss Fabien Hurzeler at the start of the new campaign.
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