Reports suggest that Evan Ferguson is set to become the subject of a transfer tug-of-war between three clubs. The 18-year-old striker has burst onto the scene this season, scoring eight goals since his breakthrough into Brighton’s senior team. Despite his youth, the qualities he is showing have seen interest in him emerge from Manchester United and Tottenham.
According to the Daily Mail, both Manchester United and Tottenham want the teenage sensation in the summer. In the Man Utd camp, Erik ten Hag wants to overhaul his strikeforce by bringing in Ferguson and a more experienced striker. One of the stars they are most linked with is Harry Kane at Spurs.
With Kane’s potential departure from the north London side, Spurs see Ferguson as an heir apparent to England’s record goalscorer. However, the efforts of both teams could be thwarted with Brighton hoping to tie Ferguson down to a new long-term deal by the end of the month.
The Seagulls beat interest from United, Chelsea and Liverpool to land the Irishman from Bohemians, with him penning his first pro contract in October. Man Utd may find themselves in prime position to land Ferguson when he makes his next move, with the striker admitting he grew up as a Red Devils fan and idolised Wayne Rooney.
Despite the interest from top clubs, Ferguson is in no rush to leave the South Coast. His playing time has left him content at Brighton and he is not looking to make a move anytime soon.
Ferguson’s rise has been impressive, with French superstar Kylian Mbappe revealing over the international break that he has been watching him. The teenage striker has shown great potential and could be a valuable asset for any club that manages to secure his signature.
Brighton will be hoping to keep hold of their young star, but they may struggle to fend off interest from top clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham. It remains to be seen where Ferguson will end up, but one thing is for sure – he has a bright future ahead of him.