#evan-ferguson

#evan-ferguson

Striker Evan Ferguson is currently playing for AS Roma on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion, but reports in Italy suggest the Ireland international could return to his parent club in January. Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler was asked about it in his pre-match press conference ahead of facing Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday. He was also asked about the prospect of Mohamed Salah playing in that game, as the Egyptian's future at Anfield hangs by a thread.

An own goal from Liam Scales after six minutes set the tone for the Scottish Premiership side, with Evan Ferguson also scoring a brace as Roma wrapped up an emphatic win before the half-time whistle at Celtic Park. Roma took the lead from a set-piece as Matias Soule's corner was attacked by Gianluca Mancini, but Scales inadvertently headed the cross into his own net when looking to challenge the Italian defender.

Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is "positive" Evan Ferguson will be fit in time to face Portugal in next Thursday's huge World Cup qualifier at Lansdowne Road.

John O'Shea says Ireland cannot afford a repeat of last month's disastrous defeat in Armenia if they are to keep their faint World Cup qualification hopes alive.

In recent years, West Ham have struggled to recruit a prolific striker. Niclas Fullkrug was signed from Borussia Dortmund last summer, but he has significantly underperformed since his arrival.