According to SkySports, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in Brighton & Hove Albion starlet Evan Ferguson.
When Ferguson joined Brighton from Bohemians in January 2021, he was relatively unknown outside of Ireland, despite having played for his club at the senior level when he was just 14 years old.
However, despite being only 18 years old, Ferguson has quickly established himself as one of the most highly regarded teenagers in world football.
He has made a significant impact in the Premier League, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 821 minutes of top-flight football during the 2022-23 season. In all competitions, he has scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 25 appearances.
Ferguson’s impressive performances have attracted the attention of several clubs, leading to increasing interest in signing him. Brighton responded by offering Ferguson a new long-term contract, keeping him at the club until 2028.
However, Sky Sports News reports that both United and Spurs are laying the groundwork to sign Ferguson during the 2024 summer transfer window.
While Brighton hopes Ferguson’s value will continue to rise and potentially reach £100 million or more, it is unlikely that United or Spurs will make such a bid in the near future.
Nonetheless, both clubs see Ferguson as a potential long-term option in their attacking lineup, preferably playing as a central striker.
United manager Erik Ten Hag is looking to add at least one new attacking option to the squad, especially with the potential departure of Anthony Martial and Wout Weghorst returning to his parent club, Burnley.
On the other hand, Tottenham’s star striker Harry Kane has just over a year left on his contract, and the club’s chances of securing European football for the next season are limited to the Europa Conference League at best.
United may also consider making a move for Kane in the upcoming weeks, although it remains uncertain whether they are willing to meet a price tag of at least £100 million. Additionally, it’s unclear if Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy would be willing to sell Kane to a rival club.
