According to a report from Football Insider, Brighton are ready to sanction the departure of Evan Ferguson for as little as £28 million this summer. It is a massive boost for clubs like Everton and Fulham, who are interested in signing the Irish international.
Ferguson got promoted to Brighton’s first team back in 2022, and he did have quite a debut season. In just 10 starts, he found the back of the net on six occasions. His value skyrocketed, and there was a lot of interest in him from across Europe.
There were talks about him being valued at around £100 million, but things have only gone downhill for him over the last two seasons. He has struggled with injuries as well as with form. Last season, he could only find the back of the net once for Brighton in the first half.
While he was on loan at West Ham during the second half, the 20-year-old hardly got any opportunity under Graham Potter and failed to score even once. His loan spell at the London club has put off buyers from paying a huge fee, and his valuation has dropped further.
While his contract at Brighton runs until the summer of 2029, they seem ready to sanction his departure amidst interest from the likes of Everton and Fulham. The Seagulls are looking for a fee of around £28 million, which could prove to be a bargain for interested clubs, given Ferguson has a lot of time to turn things around.
The Cottagers are looking to add a young striker to the mix as Raul Jimenez is not going to get any younger. Meanwhile, David Moyes seeks more quality in the final third, and he is a huge admirer of Ferguson.
A change of scenery could help the 20-year-old get things back on track. But he is unlikely to be a guaranteed starter at either club, Ferguson will have a lot of competition for a place in the XI. Meanwhile, his departure could give Brighton some funds to reinforce other areas on the pitch.
