On-loan from Brighton, the striker has been criticised regularly by Gasperini in public this season.
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However, things are now beginning to turn for Ferguson, with Gasperini impressed by his efforts in their Europa League win against VfB Stuttgart.
The Giallorossi coach said: "He's changed his form and mentality for a few games now: he's present, he's making a difference. He can play more or less well, but now he's a more present player and not as intangible as he was at the start of the season.
"It must be said that he's young; the important thing is that he shows some signs."