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Man Utd academy director Nick Cox has lamented a major 'mistake' by the Reds after they failed to sign Evan Ferguson on youth team terms during a trial.
Brighton beat competition from a number of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, to land Ferguson from the Bohemians of Ireland in January 2021.
And, after impressing at the Seagulls academy, Ferguson has been given a number of opportunities to impress in the first team this season, as the 18-year-old seizes opportunities with both hands.
Ferguson put in a stellar performance in a 3-1 win over Southampton at the weekend with a double from the Republic of Ireland international.
He's taken his league tally for the season to seven goals and three assists in 19 appearances in all competitions, with Ferguson also making four caps for Ireland along the way.
And he has attracted interest from a number of clubs with Sky Sports claiming that Man Utd and Tottenham 'have chosen him' as a strong candidate to lead their long-term squad and have booked basis to pursue him next summer". The Seagulls are unlikely to allow him to leave for the foreseeable future without a sale after Ferguson signed a new contract in April that will keep him at the club until 2028.
Regarding Man Utd's interest in Ferguson, Sky Sports added:
'Sky Sports News has been informed that Manchester United's academy director Nick Cox recently labeled the teenager a 'Ł50m plus mistake' after the club failed to guarantee him conditions. youth account on probation, which meant that they would have to pay considerable fees for him in the future.
"Brighton believes that if Ferguson continues on his path he could become a Ł100m player, a view echoed by at least two European sporting directors, one of whom has compared variety of Republic of Ireland international match 'Ireland vs Harry Kane.'
Roberto de Zerbi has praised Ferguson after his goals in the win over Southampton helped Brighton secure a place in next season's European Cup, with the Europa League currently the most likely.
De Zerbi says:
"It was unbelievable. It was one of the best days of my career and I am truly proud to be coaching this club with these players and supporters. We won together.
"I can't explain my feelings but I can say that my players have a very high level, they are great players and great people. They deserve to be in the European qualifiers. Europe.
“Ferguson's progress has been amazing. He plays like an old player but he is only 18 years old. Having a good dressing room with the mentality of helping all of our young players.
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