Aberdeen starlet and Scotland youth international Lewis Ferguson is emerging as an option for West Ham United.
Former Irons star Frank McAvennie believes if the club loses Declan Rice to Chelsea, they should go and sign Ferguson from Aberdeen.
Ferguson has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, scoring nine goals and providing three assists to his teammates.
He would be ideally suited to playing in central midfield, according to McAvennie.
"I think Lewis Ferguson will go to the Premier League," he told Football Insider. "I would love to see him at West Ham because he is a fantastic player.
"I do not want Declan Rice to leave but if he was I think Ferguson would be the ideal replacement for him. There has been so much talk about Declan and if he was to go I think the boy Ferguson is ready for the Premier League.
"He is only young and he is a good, tidy player. It is an eye-opener going to England but it would only benefit him.
"I think Lewis could fill his space. It is like for like. He is a young, energetic player who keeps the ball well, can tackle and he can get forward and score goals.
"I do not want Declan to leave but I would not be annoyed if Lewis Ferguson took his place."
