Transfer news: The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with potential moves for Brighton & Hove Albion frontman Evan Ferguson
Brighton & Hove Albion starlet Evan Ferguson has established himself as one of the Premier League's most exciting young strikers in recent times.
The talented frontman has already netted times in the English top flight, a hugely impressive tally when you consider he is still only 18-years-old. That form hasn't gone unnoticed either, with a host of clubs said to be interested in a transfer, including the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
But he won't come heap, with the Seagulls known to be tough negotiators. With all of that being said, football.london has rounded up everything that's been reported on Ferguson's future at the Amex Stadium below.
Wright's verdict
Arsenal icon Ian Wright has admitted that he can't see Ferguson staying with Brighton for very long, claiming that a so-called top six club will soon come knocking on their door.
“When you look at him, the way he plays, his appreciation for the game, his movement and finishing both feet, good in the air and good pace,” Wright told Premier League Productions when discussing the Republic of Ireland international. “He has all the attributes at 18.
"Very mature in the way he plays. All he has to do is keep doing what he is doing and they are going to start talking about him in million terms because that striker is not allowed. You can’t find that guy to come around, who is 18, in the Premier League and at the perfect club to continue to grow.
“They aren’t going to be able to hold onto that guy if he carries on doing what he is doing. He is too good. So intelligent – for 18, it’s really, really composed finishing.
“He is fearless at 18. Can you imagine being in the Premier League at 18? You’re not under the pressure you would be under like Garnacho would be under at Manchester United – you watch the way he plays, all the top teams, the top six teams. He can play in any of those teams. We know Brighton, at some stage, they will sell him.”
Tottenham advice
Gary Lineker urged Tottenham to make a move for Ferguson last month, claiming that the teenager was the perfect successor for Harry Kane.
After Ferguson netted against Luton, Lineker wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "Evan Ferguson scores in Fergie time. He’s a born goalscorer.
"If I was in charge of recruitment at Spurs I’d take a punt on him as Kane’s replacement. Apologies to Brighton fans."
Arsenal interest
Ferguson is on the radar of Arsenal for next summer's transfer window, according to FootballTransfers.
It is claimed that Manchester United are also interested in the youngster, although the Gunners are said to be more likely to make a move.
Price tag revealed
According to Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy, Brighton believe that Ferguson will command a new British-record transfer fee, which currently stands at the £115million Chelsea paid the Seagulls for Moises Caicedo last month.
Move weighed up by Chelsea and Spurs
Earlier this year, The Sun reported that both Chelsea and Tottenham were weighing up making a move for Ferguson, with Spurs regarding him as a potential long-term replacement for Harry Kane - who has since joined Bayern Munich.
It was also claimed that Chelsea rate the teenager very highly.