Genoa pushing for Ferguson loan from Brighton after Roma struggle

Genoa 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 caps for the Republic of Ireland, where he scored eight goals. Ferguson no stranger to Serie A ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma is injured during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) He spent last term at the Stadio Olimpico, where Roma had picked him up on a loan for €3m with option to buy for a further €40m. However, that was never going to be activated because he barely managed to play , still scoring five goals with two assists in 22 competitive appearances. Ferguson suffered from repeated injury problems, culminating in a season-ending ankle issue in January 2026. The experience did not put him off Serie A football and he is on the verge of a return, as Sky Sport Italia , Fabrizio Romano and more all confirm negotiations are at an advanced stage. This time it would be a dry loan , so with no option to make it permanent, but the promise to give him more regular playing time at Marassi.