'We don’t have that option' - Evan Ferguson January return to Brighton unlikely says CEO

Ferguson has endured a tough loan spell with Roma and has recently been linked with a move to Real Betis.

TOUGH GOING: Juventus' Italian defender Daniele Rugani and Roma's Irish forward Evan Ferguson fight for the ball. Pic: MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP via Getty Images.

Brighton & Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber admits it is “very unlikely" that Evan Ferguson returns to the Premier League club during this January transfer window.

The Republic of Ireland international has endured mixed fortunes during his loan spell with Roma and speculation has grown in recent weeks that his stint with the Italian Giants may be cut short.