Can Ferguson finally answer Hammers striker issue?
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West Ham have spent a lot of money on a lot of players trying to provide competition for Michail Antonio in the striking slot.
Sebastian Haller and Gianluca Scamacca both arrived with big reputations amid much fanfare - but failed to deliver.
There was an expectation Danny Ings would score goals - but didn't. Going further back, Andy Carroll and Javier Hernandez both had brief spells at the club.
Now, after a long wait since arriving on loan from Brighton, it is Evan Ferguson's turn.
The Republic of Ireland star has to rebuild his own reputation after a succession of injuries.
However, if Ferguson can get close to the level that brought him a nomination for the PFA's Young Player of the Year award in 2023, he could provide the spark to drive Graham Potter's side into the top half of the table - and maybe earn himself a permanent move to London Stadium.
Potter has already pleaded for time.
But after years of striker frustration, Ferguson has a genuine chance of being the right man at the right time at the right club.