Manchester City are wasting no time in scouting Brighton’s emerging sensation, Evan Ferguson.
The 18-year-old has turned heads with his stellar performances at the Amex Stadium, attracting the attention of several Premier League Champions League contenders, including City.
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Ferguson’s rapid rise has piqued the interest of recruitment executives across the league.
The Irish striker has bagged 10 goals in 24 appearances for the Gulls.
Sources suggest that nearly every top Premier League club has their eyes on him. However, Manchester City’s pursuit stands out for an intriguing reason.
The Manchester club’s interest in Ferguson coincides with their desire to extend Erling Haaland’s contract beyond 2027.
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The Norwegian striker has been heavily linked with Real Madrid.
Securing Evan Ferguson can be seen as a strategic move for succession planning.
Having both talents in their ranks in the coming years presents a formidable prospect for Manchester City and a potential solution to any departure of Erling Haaland.
The prospect of these two young stars playing together is indeed a thrilling one for the club and its supporters.
