West Ham and Bournemouth are in contact with Brighton for Evan Ferguson.
Both clubs are in the market for a new centre-forward signing and are keen on young Irishman Ferguson.
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Talks have been held with Brighton, but the Hammers and Bournemouth have been told no decision has yet been made about releasing Ferguson for loan.
Brighton are still to make a final decision about whether such a deal would be good for Ferguson's development.
The striker has scored once in 14 appearances so far this season.