Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says he is open to Evan Ferguson and Julio Enciso leaving on loan this January.
The highly-rated pair have seen fewer minutes for the Seagulls this season after returning from injury lay-offs last year.
Evan Ferguson transfer news
Ferguson is likely to interest a number of Premier League sides with links to West Ham and Bournemouth, both of whom are in need of a striker.
The Ireland international arrived on the South Coast when new Hammers boss Graham Potter took charge of Albion and needed to fill the void left by the injured No.9 Michail Antonio.
Bournemouth are also without a number 9 after Evanilson was dismissed for the rest of the season earlier this month.
“We will discuss what is important for him, what is important for his development, where he can improve best and we will make a decision together,” Hurzeler said ahead of Brighton's Premier League trip on Thursday about Ferguson's future.
“This decision should be in the best interest of the player and the club. For example, (Facundo) Buonanotte was sent to Leicester.
“We know the Premier League is a great league to progress in,” he said. Because this is difficult; Especially for young players. It's the perfect environment to adapt.
“At the end of the day, they want to play for Brighton and we want them to play for Brighton. So when they develop in the environment of the league we play in, It always helps.
“So it's not about making other teams better, it's about what's best for the player.”
Ferguson has made 12 league appearances this season, but has only started 2 of them and scored 1 goal.
Julio Enciso transfer news
Encisco scored his first Brighton goal since May 2023 in Saturday's 4-0 FA Cup win over Norwich, but has also made just two appearances in the Premier League.
The 20-year-old has been linked with a move to Atlanta this January.
“Julio has value,” Hurzeler said. It has a special potential and a profile that helps us in different situations.
“He has given everything for the club as he has said he really enjoys playing for Brighton and it has shown on the pitch this season.
“We are really happy to have him here, but we always have to negotiate what is the best individual development for the player.”