Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson is allegedly being eyed by Manchester City and Arsenal.
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The top two teams in the Premier League are devoid of offensive potency. City does not presently have a backup for Erling Haaland, while Arsenal’s first pick is Kai Havertz, a guy better suited for a false-nine role than a traditional center-forward.
After joining City in 2022, Gabriel Jesus has fallen in the standings and scored just four goals in the Premier League the previous year.
Ferguson, who has already scored 12 goals in the top division in his short career, could hold the key to solving the issues facing both teams.
Football Transfers reports that Brentford is prepared to make a bid for the Republic of Ireland star if Ivan Toney leaves, a development that City and Arsenal are also keeping a close eye on.
Brighton values Ferguson at about £70 million, while City and Arsenal believe that a move is “worth the gamble” even with his recent history of injuries.
Ferguson was not used as a substitute in Tuesday night’s 4-0 victory over Crawley Town despite his return to the Seagulls squad.
Manchester United is also interested in signing the forward in the long run, but Erik ten Hag was unable to submit an offer this summer due to Ferguson’s high asking price and the necessity to improve other parts of the team.
Ferguson has three goals in 12 caps for Ireland and 16 goals in 65 appearances for Brighton, reports Manchester World.
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