UEFA could hand West Ham shock advantage over Chelsea for exciting striker

West Ham United could gain a surprising edge over Chelsea in the pursuit of a highly sought-after striker, thanks to UEFA regulations. The Hammers are closing in on the signing of Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, a move that could shake up the competition for attacking reinforcements. Initially linked with Chelsea and Arsenal, the young striker has opted to join West Ham, potentially due to UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) constraints limiting Chelsea’s ability to finalize the deal .

Additionally, West Ham has also entered discussions to sign Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi. While Chelsea is actively looking for attacking reinforcements, West Ham’s decisive moves in the transfer market might allow them to secure a top-tier forward before their London rivals can act .

This strategic advantage could bolster West Ham’s squad significantly, while Chelsea may be left scrambling for alternatives. If these deals go through, the Hammers could have a stronger attacking lineup heading into the final stretch of the season.