Evan Ferguson has been a player very much in demand since bursting onto the scene in 2022. The Brighton & Hove Albion forward has been a huge hit on the south coast, and he has very quickly gained an array of admirers, with a host of Premier League suitors willing to test the Seagulls resolve for one of their most prized assets.
Even after signing a new deal at the Amex recently, interest in Ferguson continues to snowball. Brighton have been used to selling their best players over the last few seasons and the Ireland international is the latest name linked with a mega-money move away from the club. Here at SportsLens, we take a look at five Premier League sides who could potentially sign him.
Arsenal
Arsenal are lacking a genuine goalscorer upfront and Evan Ferguson could be the man to fire them to the Premier League title. Gabriel Jesus has suffered with injuries since joining the Gunners and Eddie Nketiah is perhaps lacking in the right attributes to be Mikel Arteta’s main goal-getter, so a move for Ferguson would make sense.
Although he is not hugely experienced in the Premier League, Ferguson is of the right mould for Arteta to shape into a potential title-winning striker and could nurture him into a world class talent. Arsenal are sure to be one of the favourites with the best UK betting sites to get the Evan Ferguson signature.
Chelsea
Chelsea have spent £1bn since Todd Boehly took over the club but their performances on the pitch continue to stutter. The Blues and Brighton have positive history in the transfer market and Mauricio Pochettino’s side would have little problems in affording him.
The only potential drawback would be Chelsea’s failure to qualify for Europe again next season, something of which Ferguson will be keen for after his cameo appearances in the Europa League so far this season.
Manchester United are monitoring Brighton' 19-year-old striker Evan Ferguson, despite the Irishman only recently signing a new contract at the club. (Football Insider) pic.twitter.com/A0Dwya6rjD
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Liverpool
Liverpool have plenty of attacking options in the form of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Mo Salah but with the latter coming into his twilight years, a move for Evan Ferguson would make perfect sense. Egyptian star Salah has previously been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, and Jurgen Klopp will be eyeing a replacement if that move does ever materialise.
Finances aren’t likely to be a problem if Salah was to move on, and the chance to play at Anfield and under the stewardship of Klopp is one that will surely attract and tempt Ferguson. The best online gambling sites in the UK are also expected to agree and make Liverpool one of the big fancies to tempt him away from the south coast.
Manchester United
Manchester United have been linked to a number of forwards in recent months, with Evan Ferguson being one of them. Summer signing Rasmus Hojlund has failed to make an impact in the Premier League so far at Old Trafford, failing to net a single Premier League goal.
Erik ten Hag has previously been knocked back by Ferguson, but the Red Devils will likely renew their interest in the 19-year-old with the ambition of making him their main forward for years to come.
Tottenham
Despite their last two Premier League results, Tottenham have made a strong start to the new campaign and they are still looking for their heir to Harry Kane’s throne. The Lilywhites record goalscorer joined Bayern Munich in the summer and signing a centre-forward will still very much be on the mind of Ange Postecoglou.
Evan Ferguson has very similar attributes to Kane so it would make sense for Spurs to try their upmost to sign him, and qualifying for European Competition next season will only strengthen their claim.
Does Evan Ferguson Have A Release Clause?
It’s no secret that if Brighton were willing to sell Evan Ferguson, it would cost any potential suitors a hefty sum. Fees of £100m+ have been touted but something which will protect Brighton and give then the upper hand is that Ferguson does NOT have a release clause in his new contract.
Although this might raise a few eyebrows, the Seagulls and the player himself have negotiated a deal to suit both parties so if and when the time does come to sell Ferguson, it wouldn’t be a surprise if it broke the British-club record.
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