The Irish Independent has revealed that Evan Ferguson will turn down Tottenham and Man United to sign a new contract with Brighton.
Ferguson has earned plenty of admiration since joining Brighton's first team and the teenager seems destined to rise to the top of the game.
The 18-year-old is truly a modern striker who can hold the ball and drop deep to participate in the build-up while also knowing where behind the net is, as evidenced by his eight goals for the team. . Seagulls in 19 appearances this season (Transfermarkt).
The Sun reported in February that Spurs are keen to sign Ferguson as the north London club believe the striker can follow in Harry Kane's footsteps.
The Irish Independent have revealed in their latest update that the youngster is on the radar of Spurs, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City ahead of the summer transfer window. However, the publication claims that Ferguson will reject offers from the aforementioned clubs and commit to signing a long-term deal at Amex Stadium.
The Republic of Ireland international is thought to be in 'advanced talks' over signing a four-year deal with Brighton.
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I am certainly not surprised that Ferguson decided to sign a new contract with Brighton.
Considering the youngster has regular minutes at Amex, he probably wouldn't want to risk a big hit at this stage of his career, which could cost his game time. it's exhausted.
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Pep Guardiola has been prickly at suggestions that Manchester City's continued success has been driven by money - as they prepare to face Arsenal on Wednesday
Pep Guardiola has always insisted that the problem at Manchester City is not just money.
And as he prepares his defending champions for Wednesday night's clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal, the Catalan will be poised for charges to be leveled against the club. his if his team wins the title race for the fifth time in six seasons.
Guardiola has become increasingly resentful of the constant suggestions that City's success has been driven purely by their purchasing power - and former Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is one of the strongest critics. their strongest. But the reality behind the City Manager's objection is that the Blues have not really become the most dominant force in the country over the past decade simply by splashing money.
In fact, they now make more money than any of their Premier League rivals when it comes to investment transfers. Over the past 10 years, the 12 titles they won cost £767.3m, an average of £63.9m each.
Compare that to Arsenal, who won the FA Cup four times in the same period after some lavish spending. The Gunners have been overtaken by City over the past decade - but averaging just £10m a season.
Meanwhile, Man City have never been outside the top 4, won the FA Cup, 5 Carabao Cup and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in the last 3 seasons. Guardiola's irritation is understandable. Arsenal have spent £666.1m since the start of the 2013-14 season, meaning each success at Wembley costs them £166.5m. Gunners fans will be delighted that rivals Tottenham have spent a net £317.1m without lifting a trophy.
Pep Guardiola is looking for his fifth Premier League title in six years
Pep Guardiola is looking for his fifth Premier League title in six years
Arsenal went into the game at the top of the table with five points, having played two more games than their nearest rivals after a spectacular late comeback to tie bottom team Southampton to a 3-3 draw on Friday night. City went into the game five points behind Arsenal but two games behind.
But the reality is that while Arteta has built an stellar youth team since leaving Guardiola's side to lead Etihad, the north London club have surpassed Man City in the past five years. In fact, among Europe's biggest clubs, only Chelsea and Manchester United have higher net spend than the Gunners during this period. Arsenal invested £593.4m and got back £123.5m compared to Man City's £660.2m and £498.8m respectively.
Of course, wages are also an important factor at the highest level - and City were the third highest paying team in the Premier League last year behind Manchester United and Liverpool.
As reported by the Deloitte Football Money League, City's wage bill is £353m, £140m more than what Arsenal paid. But the defending champions made more money than any other football club last year - and that revenue puts them ahead of Arsenal by more than £275m thanks to their continued success on and off the pitch. .
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