Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing 19-year-old Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson, a target for Chelsea.
According to a report by Daily Star, Manchester United are keen on Brighton & Hove Albion forward Evan Ferguson, and their move could cost around £50 million. The 19-year-old has been linked with fellow Premier League club Chelsea as well, and it will be interesting to see which of the two clubs manage to win the race for him.
Ferguson is highly rated in the Premier League, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. The opportunity to play for clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea will be quite attractive for him. They could provide him with the platform to compete for major trophies. Recent reports have also linked him with Arsenal.
Evan Ferguson is quite young, but he has shown his quality in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion. He has the potential to develop into a top-class striker in the near future. The two English clubs could certainly use more quality in the final third, and he would be a long-term investment for them.
The reported £50 million valuation might seem like a premium right now, but the striker could justify the investment in the long term. Although he is not a prolific goalscorer, his overall game is quite impressive, and he has all the tools to develop into a complete centre forward in the near future.
Manchester United and Chelsea need a quality striker
Manchester United need to add more depth to their attacking unit. Evan Ferguson could form a partnership with Rasmus Hojlund in the attack next season. The two young attackers could sort out their striking department for the foreseeable future.
Meanwhile, Chelsea will need to bring in a quality striker as well and have their sights firmly set on Evan Ferguson. Nicolas Jackson was quite underwhelming last season, and the Blues needs to bring in an upgrade. Signing the Premier League striker could prove to be a wise decision.
Although he is quite young and unproven, he has the quality to develop into a top class player with the right guidance. Chelsea and Manchester United have a proven track record when it comes to nurturing young players, and they could help Ferguson fulfil his tremendous potential.
