Genoa Moves Toward Dry Loan for Brighton’s Evan Ferguson
Genoa is making progress in negotiations for a dry loan agreement to acquire Evan Ferguson from Brighton and Hove Albion. The striker, who faced challenges during his loan spell at Roma last season, is now set to find a new opportunity.
Ferguson, turning 22 this October, has already represented the Republic of Ireland 26 times, contributing eight goals to the national team.
Ferguson No Stranger to Serie A
During his time at the Stadio Olimpico with Roma, he spent a season on loan for €3 million, which included an option to buy for an additional €40 million. However, that option was unlikely to be exercised, as Ferguson struggled for playing time, appearing in 22 competitive matches and scoring five goals with two assists. His season was plagued by injuries, culminating in a serious ankle injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season in January 2026.
Despite the setbacks, Ferguson remains eager to continue his career in Serie A. Sources including Sky Sport Italia and renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano have reported that negotiations are at an advanced stage.
This potential deal aims for a dry loan without any obligation for Genoa to purchase Ferguson permanently, yet it promises him more consistent playing time at Marassi.
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.
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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.
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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.
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