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That begs the question do Man United need to spend £50m on Ferguson? Other areas in Erik ten Hag’s squad need more urgent addressing and it is unlikely that the Irishman will leave Brighton this summer off the back of a poor campaign.

The Manchester club should be patient and see how the 19-year-old performs this season and if they still want the striker, then make a move for the player in 2025.

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Chelsea have discussed potential Premier League transfer raid this week

Mark Brus — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:12:58 +0000

Chelsea have reportedly discussed the name of Evan Ferguson in transfer discussions this week, according to Simon Phillips on his Substack.

The Brighton and Republic of Ireland international striker has long been considered a fine young talent, even if his form dipped in the second half of last season.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid, but Phillips has listed a number of other strikers that could still be on the Blues’ radar.

Among those is Ferguson, who has supposedly been discussed by the decision makers at Stamford Bridge this week.

It remains to be seen if these internal talks will lead to anything more concrete or advanced in terms of an approach to Brighton or to the player, but it seems like it could be one to watch.

Ferguson transfer: Is he good enough for Chelsea?

Evan Ferguson to Chelsea?

This time last year there would surely have been a great deal of excitement about links between Ferguson and Chelsea, but many fans will now be questioning if the 19-year-old is really up the standard to take this team forwards.

It may be that Ferguson can still turn his form around, and he’s got time on his side, but he surely won’t be first choice for CFC right now, and is perhaps just being monitored as one for the future.

Elsewhere in Phillips’ piece, Victor Osimhen is mentioned as no longer looking that likely, even if the Napoli star is not considered impossible.

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The Nigeria international would surely be more what Chelsea need right now, though it would also raise the question as to why they bothered pursuing a deal for Omorodion.

Brighton have often had to sell a number of their star players, and that includes the likes of Moises Caicedo and Marc Cucurella to Chelsea in the last couple of years.

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Transfer news: Arsenal eye Gyokeres as Sesko alternative, Duran to Chelsea, Rashford’s future & more

Ben Jacobs — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:35:00 +0000

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Arsenal eye three possible alternatives to Benjamin Sesko

Arsenal are searching for another striker after Benjamin Sesko decided to stay at Leipzig. A renewal, on new lucrative terms, was always a concrete possibility. Arsenal’s pitch was strong, but Sesko felt staying an extra was better for his development. There is a gentleman’s agreement he can still be sold in summer 2025.

Arsenal have plenty of other options on their list, including Evan Ferguson and Viktor Gyokeres. They are also keeping a very close eye on the Joshua Zirkzee situation. Milan are pushing to complete a deal, but if it falls through I expect Arsenal to be in the conversation for the Bologna striker.

Alongside looking for a new striker, Arsenal still see midfield as a priority. The kind of midfielder they’re looking for will be defined by whether they see Declan Rice as a predominant no.6 or no.8 – though that’s not to say that Mikel Arteta will be so rigid as to force him to play in only one role, but the profile they’ll look for will have to complement Rice.

Martin Zubimendi is still a realistic possibility, though the challenge there is persuading him to leave Real Sociedad. He’s very happy there and that’s why he stayed at the club in January, though that was also with Champions League football to look forward to in the second half of the season, and now it would be all about persuading the player to leave a club that he’s really settled at.

We also know that Arsenal have looked at Douglas Luiz before, but they’re not engaged in negotiations with him at the moment – it’s all about Aston Villa and Juventus. The feeling amongst most in the industry is that Villa need to sell before they can buy, while Juventus need to offer players as part of the deal, with Weston McKennie being one who might return to England. If anything falls through, Arsenal would maybe see a window of opportunity, knowing that Arsenal need to raise funds, but Zubimendi is a more likely target than Luiz.

We know that Arsenal appreciate Bruno Guimaraes too, but they haven’t made a concrete move and have no plans to trigger his release clause. If anyone moves there, it’s likely to be Manchester City, but with no one planning to trigger his clause, clubs may wait and see if they can engage with Newcastle at a lower level, perhaps also with Financial Fair Play in mind. It’s not an easy deal, but if Guimaraes were to leave that could be one way to get the deal done, if Newcastle feel obligated to sell due to their financial situation, but even then it’s more likely Man City than Arsenal.

Chelsea delighted as they beat rivals to smart free transfer

Chelsea are delighted with the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo, who joins on a free transfer when his Fulham contract expires. It was never a done deal with Newcastle, who wanted Tosin and Lloyd Kelly. Luckily for Eddie Howe, they have secured the latter subject to a medical and all the paperwork going through.

Chelsea view Tosin as valuable because of his height and ball-playing skills. The fact he’s a set-piece threat is also important.

Chelsea could still add another centre-back, although only if Trevoh Chalobah is sold. Chalobah is in no rush to leave and will only depart for a club with European football. It’s not a given he exits, even though Chelsea do want to sell.

Chelsea have a lot of centre-backs even with Thiago Silva’s departure, and Levi Colwill is expected to seek guarantees he is a starter when fit. Chelsea have no plans to sell Colwill despite links with Bayern, Liverpool and PSG. Suitors also know Chelsea’s position, and it’s an emphatic one.

But it is an important season ahead for Colwill, who is naturally disappointed to have missed out on England selection and wants to make sure by summer 2025, a year from the 2026 World Cup, he’s back in the picture.

England snub won’t change Marcus Rashford situation

Marcus Rashford is still not looking to leave Manchester United. The same commitment remains from when he signed a contract extension until summer 2028.

Rashford’s form compared to others in his position simply didn’t warrant England selection, but the extra pre-season time at Carrington could prove a blessing in disguise. He now has one focus: to rediscover his goalscoring touch having got 30 in all competitions in 2022/23.

Rashford is intent on using pre-season, away from the media flare, to come back hungrier and more consistent next season.

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PSG do still appreciate Rashford, but have not made any kind of meaningful move ahead of the summer. They have other priorities, and won’t even discuss Rashford unless they are told directly from the player side that he wants to leave Old Trafford. This is because prior to Rashford extending at Manchester United, PSG felt like they were being used to gain Rashford leverage as he negotiated his new United deal.

Julian Alvarez or Jhon Duran to Chelsea?

Julian Alvarez is not a player Manchester City want to lose, but it’s clear he wants some guarantees over playing time. That makes the situation open. When players like Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer went to Pep Guardiola and explained they wanted a new challenge, the Manchester City boss was very understanding. He might not be as accommodating with Alvarez given his importance to the team.

Manchester City got £45m and £40m for Sterling and Palmer respectively, and Alvarez’s price tag would be significantly more. At the moment, there is no specific number, but £70m+ is understood to be the ballpark. There is concrete interest from Paris St-Germain, and they have budget following Kylian Mbappe’s departure.

Chelsea could be one to watch, but they haven’t yet made any kind of meaningful approach. I still sense Jhon Duran might be ahead of Alvarez given he’s cheaper and only 20. Chelsea have faith in Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku can be used as a false nine, so Chelsea’s recruitment team aren’t as worried as they perhaps were earlier in the year about adding someone already proven or Premier League-seasoned.

And the key point with Alvarez is that Manchester City don’t want to sell. They will do all they can to persuade him of his importance to the team. He featured in 54 games last season and made 31 starts in the Premier League. Manchester City still view Alvarez as integral, so the Argentine would have to really push to get a move, and hope his high price tag is met. An exit can’t be ruled out, but Manchester City will be fighting to stop one.

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Exclusive: Arsenal have three names on their transfer list following Benjamin Sesko update

Darren Looney — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:24:17 +0000

Arsenal remain in the transfer market for a striker despite the news that Benjamin Sesko has decided to stay at RB Leipzig for another season as the Gunners have three more names on their list.

The Slovenia star was admired by several clubs heading into the summer transfer window but has concluded that staying in Germany is best for his career and will make a big move further down the line once he has developed more.

Arsenal were one of these teams as Mikel Arteta wants to add a new number nine to his squad ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Sesko’s decision is a blow to the Gunners but the North London club have three more names on their list of forward targets.

According to Ben Jacobs, Arsenal are keeping an eye on Evan Ferguson, Viktor Gyokeres and Joshua Zirkzee.

It remains unknown which striker the Premier League club will pursue the hardest, but Jacobs suggests it will be the Bologna star should his move to AC Milan fail to materialise.

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Three names on Arsenal’s list of forward targets

Writing in his latest exclusive column for CaughtOffside’s The Daily Briefing, Jacobs has provided an update on Arsenal’s search for a new striker.

“Arsenal are searching for another striker after Benjamin Sesko decided to stay at Leipzig. A renewal, on new lucrative terms, was always a concrete possibility,” the transfer expert said.

“Arsenal’s pitch was strong, but Sesko felt staying an extra was better for his development. There is a gentleman’s agreement he can still be sold in the summer of 2025.

“Arsenal have plenty of other options on their list, including Evan Ferguson and Viktor Gyokeres. They are also keeping a very close eye on the Joshua Zirkzee situation. Milan are pushing to complete a deal, but if it falls through I expect Arsenal to be in the conversation for the Bologna striker.”

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£120m Man United target to stay with current Premier League club after tough season

Darren Looney — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:24:35 +0000

Man United will enter the summer transfer window in search of a new striker and one of their targets, Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, is expected to remain at the Seagulls for the 2024/25 campaign.

The Ireland star burst onto the season last season scoring 10 goals and assisting a further three across 25 appearances for Brighton; however, the 19-year-old was more than the numbers as he showed a lot of qualities to be a top goalscorer in the Premier League.

This attracted interest from the “Big Six” clubs and as a result, Brighton slapped a £120m price tag on the striker last summer.

Ferguson remained at the Amex Stadium but the current campaign did not go to plan for the Irishman. The 19-year-old could not hold down a place in Roberto De Zerbi’s team and saw his season cut short through injury. That resulted in the player scoring just six goals across 36 matches in all competitions, which is something the Ireland international will want to improve next term.

According to Football Insider, Ferguson will remain at Brighton, which is a blow to Man United who had an eye on the youngster.

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Brighton’s Evan Ferguson will not be moving to Man United

The report states that there won’t be a fire sale at Brighton this summer and there are unlikely to be any high-profile exits in light of De Zerbi’s exit from the Premier League club.

Man United and other clubs may test the Seagulls’ resolve with a big bid, but that is not likely given the season Ferguson has just had.

The Manchester club will need to look elsewhere for a striker this summer as the Red Devils want to provide Rasmus Hojlund with more support next season. It remains to be seen who Erik ten Hag officially moves for during the upcoming transfer window as the Dutch coach may not be at Old Trafford himself.

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Arsenal linked with summer move for 19-year-old Premier League prodigy

Saikat Chatterjee — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:45:13 +0000

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson.

A report from Football Insider via Fichajes claims that Arsenal are keeping tabs on the 19-year-old and Mikel Arteta wants the club to secure his services in the coming months.

The report further adds that the striker could develop into €100 million player in the near future.

Ferguson has established himself as a talented young attacker in the Premier League, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. A move to Arsenal could be an exciting opportunity for him and it will be interesting to see if the Gunners are willing to make their move for him at the end of the season.

It is no secret that they need to bring in attacking reinforcement and signing a striker should be one of their priorities. The 19-year-old could compete with Gabriel Jesus for the starting spot next season. The Brazilian has been quite underwhelming this season and Arsenal need more competition for places.

Arsenal are currently pushing for the league title and they will be hoping to win major trophies on a consistent basis. They will need to plug the gaps in their squad during the summer transfer window and they need to bring in a reliable goalscorer.

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Evan Ferguson in action for Brighton

Evan Ferguson would be a future prospect

Ferguson has six goals in the Premier League this season and his numbers are likely to improve when he is playing in a better team with more service. In addition to that, he will improve with coaching and experience as well.

The Republic of Ireland striker is still quite young and he would be a future investment for Arsenal. Even if the Gunners have to pay a premium for him now, he could end up justifying the investment in the near future.

The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the country can be quite tempting and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal come forward with an official proposal to sign the player.

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Transfer news: Rúben Amorim to Liverpool? Arsenal striker targets, the latest on Man United/Dan Ashworth & more

Ben Jacobs — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Liverpool working on final shortlist to replace Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool are advancing in their search to replace Jurgen Klopp, and have been able to do so now both Michael Edwards (FSG’s CEO of football) and new sporting director Richard Hughes have been appointed.

Hughes is able to play a leading role in finding Klopp’s replacement even though he doesn’t officially start until 1 June. This was agreed with Bournemouth, who Liverpool have an excellent relationship with.

Ruben Amorim is a leading contender after Xabi Alonso confirmed he is staying at Bayer Leverkusen. And like Amorim, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi also scored quite highly when Liverpool used data to create a longlist of options. They are now working out who makes the final shortlist.

De Zerbi hasn’t been approached to date and is not necessarily favourite at this point. That’s not really how Liverpool work either. They will be thorough and keep an open mind rather than being reliant on any one candidate before they have completed their process. This is the sign of a well-run club, as is how discreet they are at handling these type of situations.

It’s true that Hughes is a De Zerbi admirer, and identified him as a possible replacement for Scott Parker when he left Bournemouth, but nothing progressed due to issues with his Shakhtar contract at the time. Bayern are also discussing the Brighton boss, who has a release clause in his current contract.

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I don’t think anything is certain yet with Liverpool since they are only starting to narrow down the list of names now with a view to finalising someone before the season ends. That makes this month important.

Liverpool have also discussed Inter’s Simone Inzaghi, but the Serie A side want him to sign a new deal. Bologna’s Thiago Motta, who is doing an excellent job, and Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann have also been spoken about internally.

Liverpool are calm about their search and will very much carry it out on their own terms. Once they have a manager locked in, when they choose to announce it will also depend on the manager and their club and, as importantly, Klopp. The club plan to finalise Klopp’s replacement before the season ends, but a public announcement will be timed so as not to overshadow Klopp’s farewell or disrupt a season where Liverpool are still fighting on three fronts.

Viktor Gyökeres among several names on Arsenal’s summer transfer list

Viktor Gyökeres is on Arsenal’s list of striker options for this summer. The 25-year-old has 36 goals in just 40 games in all competitions and this hasn’t gone unnoticed at Arsenal.

However, Sporting expect Gyökeres’s €100m release clause to be triggered, or bettered for a more preferable deal structure. That’s quite challenging for Arsenal, even with the money of Champions League football next season. That said, Eddie Nketiah could bring in some money despite being valued as a squad player. Wolves and Crystal Palace retain an interest.

Arsenal are also looking at RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, and could face competition from both Chelsea and Manchester United. And Bologna’s in-form Joshua Zirkzee has also been discussed internally – a player AC Milan are tracking too.

Arsenal have been long-linked with Brentford’s Ivan Toney, but I don’t think he’s now necessarily top of their list of targets, partly due to age and cost. It’s the same with Chelsea as well and has been for quite some time, and that might be good news for Manchester United.

It will be interesting to see if Toney is sold this summer or waits for free agency in 2025. That might be more tempting for one or two Premier League clubs, including Arsenal.

I expect Arsenal to prioritise a striker, and put much of their summer budget towards one. That will make landing Wolves’ Pedro Neto in addition difficult given Wolves want around £80m.

However, keep an eye on Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, who is a long-standing Arsenal target. Zubimendi was fully committed to Sociedad in January. He loves it at the club, but at 25, this summer could be the right time to move. I don’t think he will be routine to land or cheap but the advantage is Zubimendi does have a €60m release clause if Arsenal really want to proceed. Sources indicate any starting point will be lower than this, though, if they move. Douglas Luiz is another midfield option but I expect him to stay at Aston Villa if they qualify for the Champions League.

It’s clear Arsenal need a few outgoings if they want to get a top striker and strengthen elsewhere, even though there are no imminent fears about profit and sustainability rules breaches at the club. The challenge in the inflated transfer market is every club with a couple of big summer windows, however well run, has to start thinking carefully about their finances.

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Man United prepared to wait for Dan Ashworth

Manchester United have made a formal offer for Southampton’s director of football Jason Wilcox. They want him to join as technical director and Wilcox has made it clear he’s keen on the move. He views it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, even though he’ll be taking up, in title, a role working under incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth (presuming a compensation package is finally agreed with Newcastle).

Wilcox has now resigned and has a 12-month notice period, but Manchester United are still hopeful of agreeing a package to get him sooner.

A formal offer of one year’s salary in compensation was made, which United felt was fair given Wilcox has only been at Southampton for nine months. But Southampton are upset because they not only want well in excess of this (perhaps closer to two-years salary), but they argue Man United agreed to pay more prior to being given permission to approach Wilcox, only to then offer lower than they had committed to in writing.

It’s still possible the parties reach an amicable agreement rather than Manchester United having to wait. Plus, we’re not talking millions. Even two-years salary for Wilcox wouldn’t be an astronomical number in football terms. Manchester United, for their part, insist they made their approach respectfully following due process.

It’s also not true Liverpool ever made an offer for Wilcox. They are instead really close to appointing Benfica’s technical director Pedro Marques.

As for Ashworth, Manchester United are no closer to reaching an agreement but it’s still seen as a matter of ‘when’ not ‘if’ a deal is reached.

Things probably won’t be resolved until Newcastle line up Ashworth’s replacement. It could be sorted this month, but Manchester United don’t want to pay £20m to get Ashworth starting this summer. Sources have always been clear they are prepared to wait. The priority, however, is to have him begin at worst in time for the January 2025 window and ideally on 1 September. It will be easier to negotiate with Newcastle once they have a replacement in mind since they won’t want a situation where they are paying that person plus Ashworth for a prolonged period of time.

Chelsea will judge Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season

Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with ten-man Burnley was so disappointing. It’s yet another game where Chelsea have thrown away points and put in an indifferent second-half showing.

If only second halves are considered, even though that’s a bit of a frivolous metric, then Chelsea would actually be 18th this season.

One worry is also how many goals Chelsea are conceding. It’s now five straight games in all competitions where they have let in two goals.

Nonetheless, the plan remains for Pochettino to be judged at the end of the season. This was agreed even before a ball was kicked since it marks the halfway point of the Argentine’s two-year guaranteed contract.

There will always be pressure at a club like Chelsea, but Pochettino’s fate is still not pre-determined, and what helps his cause is Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final, and the chance to qualify for the Europa League through the tournament.

The bad news is of course that they face Manchester City at Wembley, but Chelsea have gone toe-to-toe with Pep Guardiola’s side this season in both league games in two of their best performances of the season.

Mauricio Pochettino is under pressure at Chelsea

We hear a lot of names linked with replacing Pochettino, particularly Roberto De Zerbi, Ruben Amorim and Hansi Flick; whilst some fans are dreaming of a Jose Mourinho or Thomas Tuchel return, although it’s not thought either are being considered despite the obvious short-term PR win.

No candidate is actually being seriously pursued to date, and Chelsea sources insist in particular that De Zerbi is not on the radar as it stands.

Chelsea are merely succession planning, much like Manchester United. This is normal when a change might be necessary and is something the club likely started on day one of Pochettino arriving given his contract is short.

Succession planning should not be confused with formally interviewing others or starting to replace Pochettino. You can both look at options to avoid managerial limbo and still want to make it work with your manager, and that’s kind of where Chelsea are at.

There is obviously a chance a change is necessary if results don’t improve, but Chelsea’s owners don’t want to do anything rash due to a belief that all manner of factors have led to a disappointing season to date, ranging from the young squad to injuries. Plus, right now, there is still hope the season can be turned around. This was stressed by co-owner and chairman Todd Boehly in a rare interview with Forbes.

“We just need to let the process develop and give [our squad] the time to go from being unbelievable individual players with great skills to fold into a team,” said Boehly.

“The good news is people care so much. And the bad news is people care so much. That leads to times when they’re frustrated with the team and the owners. I get that, but we just have to continue to stay the course.”

The draw with Burnley, though, surely now rules out a top six finish, even though that’s been a distant hope for some time anyway. And it makes the FA Cup a huge priority if Chelsea are to salvage something this season.

Boehly will know all too well that ‘staying on course’ is not just about maintaining a staunch belief in Chelsea’s long-term project, and Stamford Bridge leadership certainly think their approach will eventually pay off. It also requires getting some short-term success, remaining financially stable (and qualifying for Europe helps that) and keeping the fanbase on side.

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Chelsea change stance on potential transfer after recent scouting mission

Mark Brus — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:18:32 +0000

Chelsea have reportedly cooled their interest in the potential transfer of Brighton striker Evan Ferguson after scouting him during the recent international break, according to Simon Phillips.

The Republic of Ireland international is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young attacking players in the Premier League, but it’s fair to say his form has really dipped in recent months.

Ferguson no longer looks an automatic starter for Brighton and it remains to be seen if he can bounce back from this dip, with the talented 19-year-old perhaps suffering a crisis in confidence.

For now, however, it’s not too surprising to hear that Chelsea seem to have changed their mind about pursuing Ferguson as a priority target any time soon.

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Evan Ferguson in action for Brighton

Chelsea need a striker this summer after a lack of impact from the likes of Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja in recent times, while Romelu Lukaku seems pretty unlikely to return to Stamford Bridge after two years out on loan.

Ferguson could have been an ideal option for the Blues if he’d been able to maintain the kind of form that first got him onto top clubs’ radars, but at the moment he simply doesn’t look good enough for a big move like that.

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Chelsea will surely keep Ferguson on their radar for the future, but there would now be a number of other better ways for them to spend their money, and they can’t afford to make more mistakes in the transfer market after seeing little return on some of their recent investments.

CFC have spent huge money on the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, but they’ve not really done enough to impress so far, so more proven players may be needed to help Mauricio Pochettino turn the club around.

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Liverpool told to move for £100m Arsenal target

Sean Walker — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:10:23 +0000

Liverpool have been urged to move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson in the summer transfer window with the Irish striker attracting a lot of interest from top European clubs.

With Jurgen Klopp set to leave Anfield at the end of the season, many fans are anticipating some movement behind the scenes at the club.

Although they are challenging for the Premier League title this season, there are some obvious areas of improvements that can be made in the squad with the striker position one of them.

Darwin Nunez has been incredible so far this season but questions have been asked about his consistency in front of goal and with Mohamed Salah potentially departing in the summer they will need a more reliable goal scorer.

Liverpool urged to sign Evan Ferguson

Speaking on Off the Ball, John Giles has claimed that Liverpool should make a move for Brighton striker Ferguson despite his poor run of form thus far this season.

“If you’re talking about Manchester United and Liverpool if they’re going to buy a striker, I’d buy him. Without question.” He said via Team Talk.

“Yeah, strikers don’t always have a good time, but when they’re not having a good time is when you really judge them.”

The Reds could move back to the top of the Premier League table today depending on Arsenal’s result against Manchester City on Sunday evening.

If they are able to beat Brighton at Anfield and Arsenal fail to win, then Klopp will have the title race back in his own hands.

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Man United identify £100million rated Premier League star as summer transfer target

Ahad Shaukat — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:17:55 +0000

Evan Ferguson is one of the strikers Manchester United have targeted for the next season, however other names are also being taken into consideration.

With GiveMeSport tying them to a deal for Ferguson, Man United will be looking to add a striker in the summer and may attempt to get another conventional No. 9.

INEOS, who have their sights set on some big, game-changing additions for the next window, and the Red Devils are about to set off on an exciting adventure together.

With seven goals in his past six league games, Hojlund has convinced Man Utd, according to reliable journalist Ben Jacobs.

Man United want to sign a young striker

Jacobs said that while a new striker is still planned for this summer, United would go for a younger player rather than an experienced one since they can now trust Hojlund.

Ferguson may be hoping to end the season strong after a stretch of inconsistency.

The Premier League team’s poor finish to the season is likely due to the striker’s failure to perform to the best of his abilities for Brighton & Hove Albion this season.

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