Graham Potter refuses to be drawn on Evan Ferguson links to West Ham

Meanwhile, Ferguson’s fellow Ireland striker Tom Cannon has piqued the interest of his new Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.

POTTER ADMIRATION: Evan Ferguson has been linked with a move to West Ham. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

West Ham's search for a new striker has intensified with Niclas Fullkrug facing a long spell on the sidelines.

The Germany international suffered a hamstring injury in the FA Cup defeat at Aston Villa on Friday in new boss Graham Potter's first match in charge.