Evan Ferguson transfer latest: Chelsea ultimatum, Man City plan, Arsenal move, Spurs claim
The likes of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have all been linked with a move for Brighton & Hove Albion teenager Evan Ferguson in recent times. The 18-year-old striker became the sixth-youngest player to ever score a hat-trick in the Premier League before the international break, netting three times during a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United.
Ferguson has featured four times for the Seagulls in the English top-flight this term, netting four goals in the process. The Ireland international doesn't see his contract on the south coast expire until 2028, so Roberto De Zerbi will be in no rush to offload him.
So, with that being said, football.london has rounded up everything that's been reported on the talented centre-forward's future at the Amex Stadium.
Chelsea blacklisted by Brighton?!
Brighton owner Tony Bloom has revealed there is a possibility that the Seagulls may not conduct any business with Chelsea 'over the next two or three years'. Speaking to The Athletic, he said: «It’s possible over the next two or three years that we have no dealings with Chelsea.
»So, for me, it’s not personal at all and each individual deal I’ve got to do what’s best for the football club first and foremost. If other clubs are interested in our head coaches, staff, players, I much prefer it that way than no one’s looking at any of our players or staff.
«So, we’re doing something very right. We do everything we can to keep our best players, but we know in the way of the world that won’t always be the case.»
City plan
Manchester City are keen on Ferguson, according to iNews. It is claimed that the Citizens, despite already owning superstar striker Erling Haaland, are interested in recruiting the Ireland international to their attacking
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