Manchester United are looking to sign a new striker this summer and have been linked with a push for Brighton teen sensation Evan Ferguson
Brighton were persuaded to strike a new deal for teenage striker Evan Ferguson in order to stave off interest from a number of clubs, including Manchester United.
Ferguson has enjoyed a huge rise this season, scoring eight goals in 18 appearances for the Seagulls in all competitions. The 18-year-old also just made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland and Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is confident he will become a "great player".
"His best quality is scoring goals and that's a very important quality but I think he has the potential to improve in other parts of the pitch, playing with other players, playing more for the team." De Zerbi spoke after Ferguson scored in Brighton's 2-0 win over Bournemouth earlier this month.
“In my job, I have to get results but I have to help my players improve and improve. But I think we can hit the mark with Evan. I'm proud of him, I think the same about our identity in our club. He can be a great player."
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe is also a fan of Ferguson, praising the youngster ahead of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying match. “We watched some of his games, he's a very good striker," Mbappe said. "We'll be very suspicious of him and hopefully we won't see him much."
And United have been linked with a move for Ferguson, with manager Erik ten Hag wanting to add more firepower to his squad with Marcus Rashford, the only player to score more than five Premier League goals so far. now in this season. Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has been linked with Manchester United
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has been linked with Manchester United
The Daily Mail claim United are keen to sign Ferguson this summer with a more experienced striker, but Brighton are confident he will stay on the South Coast. The report said they were "hoping to agree a new contract" with him, despite Ferguson growing up as a United supporter.
Ferguson would be happy to stay at Brighton, given the regular game time he has gained and 'sees no need to leave'. And Brighton's owner, Tony Bloom, hopes he's not going anywhere anytime soon.
"I can't guarantee what will happen in the future, but in the short term, I'm sure the best place for Evan is at Brighton & Hove Albion," he said. "I believe he will be here for at least the next few seasons. That will be good for his career. In the long run, the world is his oyster."
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