Spurs decided against replacing Harry Kane with an out-and-out centre-forward this summer, with the Lilywhites instead choosing to add the versatile Brennan Johnson to their new-look interchangeable frontline.

It was widely reported during the summer transfer window that Spurs considered a move for Ferguson as a potential replacement for Kane but Brighton were not willing to entertain a sale (TEAMtalk).

Goal even suggested last month that the Seagulls had put a £120m price tag on the 18-year-old to ward off interest from Tottenham and other clubs.

The Republic of Ireland international has started the new season in fine form with four goals from the first four league games and it was revealed by iNews last week that Manchester City are now plotting a move for the youngster.

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Spurs should look to sign Evan Ferguson

Jones has now suggested that it would be a no-brainer for Tottenham to explore for Ferguson.

The journalist told GiveMeSport: “I don’t know what they will look for in a Kane replacement, but they would be silly not to be looking at Ferguson right now. I know Manchester United have had an eye on Ferguson. 

“I’m sure Chelsea will, too, given their recruitment policy. But Tottenham have to as well. They’re going to have to sign another striker eventually. 

“Son is good for now. With Richarlison, everything’s up in the air. They will sign a new striker once we get to 2024, and Ferguson has to be on the radar.”

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The Ferguson to Spurs ship sailed a long time ago since Brighton are likely to demand a British-record transfer fee for the striker over the next couple of transfer windows given the length of contract he still has on the south coast.

There is no chance that Spurs would get involved in a bidding war for the teenager.

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Ferguson has had an impressive start to the new season with Brighton after he became the sixth-youngest player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League following his prolific display against Newcastle United prior to the international break.

The Republic of Ireland international has a contract until 2028 at the Amex Stadium and has also attracted interest from the big guns, with Manchester City said to be weighing up a bid for Ferguson, which is expected to eclipse the British transfer record £115million paid by Chelsea for Moises Caicedo, Ferguson’s former team-mate on the south coast (iNews).

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Spurs passed on the opportunity to sign Evan Ferguson

Tottenham tracked Ferguson while he was still playing in Ireland and were in the race to land him from Bohemians but while being left impressed, they felt he had reached his full size and had doubts whether he would be able to cope with the demands of the English top flight.

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Ferguson could, if he continues to develop go on to eclipse Harry Kane and Alan Shearer as the Premier League’s top goalscorer, however, it appears that Tottenham have missed the boat on his signature due to the hefty fee Brighton are likely to demand.

The Seagulls have proven with their negotiations with Chelsea for Caicedo they aren’t prepared to sell on the cheap and with Ferguson having a number of years left on his deal, it would be the likes of City who would break the bank to sign the forward rather than Daniel Levy.

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Ferguson is widely expected to evolve into a world-class centre-forward over the coming years, if he is not one already, with the striker already appearing to be a complete number nine despite being just 18 years of age.

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His stock has only risen even further in light of the impressive start that the Irishman has made to the season, having found the back of the net four times already this season (Transfermarkt).

It was widely reported during the summer transfer window that Spurs considered a move for Ferguson as a potential replacement for Kane (TEAMtalk) but various outlets have suggested that the Lilywhites were priced out of the move by the Seagulls, who demanded a whopping £120m (Goal).

Man City now set to enter race for Evan Ferguson

iNews have now stated that City are among a number of Premier League clubs monitoring Ferguson’s progress.

The publication asserts that the teenager’s impressive start to the season has sparked interest from ‘nearly everyone’ of the Premier League’s Champions League contenders, including Pep Guardiola’s men.

It is alleged that while City view a move for Ferguson as a potential contingency plan in case Erling Haaland moves to Real Madrid in the future, they also believe that the Republic of Ireland international can play alongside the Norwegian goal machine.

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There is no doubt that all the big guns will be eyeing Ferguson in the coming transfer windows, with the striker looking overwhelmingly likely to break the British transfer record. There is no chance that Spurs would get involved in a bidding war for the 18-year-old.

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Multiple outlets, including TEAMtalk, reported during the summer transfer window that Tottenham explored a potential move for Ferguson once it became clear that Harry Kane would leave the club but Brighton had no intention of parting ways with the starlet.

Some other publications, including Goal, suggested that the Seagulls had put a £120m price tag on the youngster to ward off interest from the Lilywhites and other potential suitors.

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Ferguson, who is contracted at the Amex Stadium until 2028, has started the new campaign on fire, with a hat-trick against Newcastle on Saturday taking his tally to four in four Premier League matches so far (Transfermarkt).

Maw has now predicted that the Republic of Ireland international could be sold for a higher fee than the world record €222m (£190m) fee that PSG paid to sign Neymar from Barcelona back in 2017.

Evan Ferguson could cost £200m, journalist predicts

The journalist said on the View From The Lane podcast: “He’s going to break the transfer record by the way. £200m that’s my prediction now. 

“I think it might even have been too late by this summer. I think if Spurs had been properly in for him this summer I think someone else might have jumped the queue.”

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Given the length of Ferguson’s contract, I certainly would not be surprised if Brighton demand a world-record fee for the striker next summer if he gets more than 20 goals this season, which he looks quite likely to.

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Multiple outlets reported during the summer transfer window that Tottenham explored Ferguson as a potential replacement for Harry Kane.

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This includes TEAMtalk who claimed on August 13 that even though Spurs knew it would be a ‘tough deal’ to pull off due to Brighton’s unwillingness to sell the 18-year-old, the North London club did their ‘due diligence’ on a potential move for the striker.

Both Goal and talkSPORT also subsequently backed up Tottenham’s interest in the Republic of Ireland international but both publications revealed that the Seagulls had put a £120m price tag on the youngster to scare off the Lilywhites.

Ferguson has been on fire at the start of the season, with four goals in the first four Premier League games, with his value looking set to skyrocket ahead of next summer.

Tottenham should sign Evan Ferguson next summer

However, O’Hara believes that Tottenham need to break the bank to bring the Brighton star to N17.

The pundit told Sky Sports about Ferguson: “I think he’s tremendous. Been talking about him for a couple of years now and he’s absolutely sensational, he’s got everything. He reminds me of Harry Kane, but better, because Kane wasn’t even playing Premier League at that age.

“He’s very much in the mould of Kane. He’s another £80-100m player. I don’t know where Brighton keep digging these players.

“If Tottenham have anything about them next summer, then next summer, sign Ferguson for whatever it takes. We know Brighton sell. Tottenham should go sign him, spend the Kane money on him. He’s the future.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Ferguson is already beyond our price range and there is no chance that Tottenham would be willing to pay the sort of fee that would be necessary to prose him away from the Amex Stadium.

Spurs are evidently trying to find the next up-and-coming stars before they explode, which explains their capture of Alejo Veliz and why they strongly considered a move for Gift Orban.

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It was reported by TEAMtalk two weeks ago that Spurs have explored a potential move for Ferguson following Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich.

The outlet explained that it would be a ‘tough deal’ for Tottenham to pull off as the South Coast club have ‘little appetite’ for any approach for Fergusson.

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The report added that Spurs, nevertheless, did their ‘due diligence’ on various options to replace Kane, which is why they wanted to check on the Republic of Ireland international.

Last week, Goal reported that Brighton had put an eye-water £120m price tag on the young striker to ward off interest from Tottenham and other suitors.

Spurs remain interested in Evan Ferguson

Brighton’s £120m asking price has now also been backed up by talkSPORT but they insist that Spurs have not ended their interest in the player just yet.

The report adds that the 19-year-old remains the North London club’s preferred long-term replacement for Kane, with Postecoglou said to be a ‘big admirer’ of the centre-forward.

The publication asserts that Spurs have so far held off making a move for Ferguson this summer as they are aware that the Seagulls are determined to keep the 19-year-old at the Amex Stadium.

Spurs Web Opinion

Ferguson has many admirers across the Premier League as the youngster appears to be a complete centre-forward with very few weaknesses. I would not be surprised if one of the big clubs break the British transfer record to sign the teenager next summer, which is why he is likely out of Tottenham’s price range.

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With the departure of Harry Kane earlier this month, Tottenham are now thought to be looking for a new number 9 to lead their attacking line. Whether the club will acquire a new striker during the summer transfer window, or wait until next summer, remains to be seen.

Spurs appear to have adjusted to life without Kane fairly well, so far, but his goalscoring output is sure to be missed eventually. Luckily, the North London club have another £100m in the bank thanks to the transfer of Kane (Sky Sports).

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And they may need every penny of that, if reports are to be believed. The Lilywhites have been strongly linked with Brighton forward Evan Ferguson previously (Sky Sports), and that interest is only likely to intensify as the young striker continues to impress for his current side.

However, with a contract running until 2028 and his stock rising, Brighton are believed to have put a huge £120m price tag on their talented attacker (GOAL).

Arsenal are now favourites to sign Evan Ferguson

Spurs are not alone in their admiration of the young Irish striker, however, and it is now suggested that Arsenal may be the front runners in the race for Ferguson’s signature next summer.

That’s according to a report from Football Transfers, which claims Ferguson is now “on the radar” of Arsenal ahead of the 2024 campaign. It is believed the Gunners want a player who can “compete” with Gabriel Jesus, amid fears over the Brazilian’s injury record.

Apparently, Spurs have been “put off” by Brighton’s valuation of the player, but still regard Ferguson as the “dream” signing for their own attacking needs.

In addition, it is said Manchester United “also have an interest” in Ferguson, but the Red Devils may have to wait until 2025 if they were to sign the player, due to “current issues” regarding investment from the club’s owners.

Spurs Web Opinion

We cannot let Arsenal sign Ferguson ahead of us. However, a lot of this will depend on how the Premier League table looks at the end of the season.

If Arsenal finish in the top four again, and Spurs finish outside the European qualification spots, then there will only be one winner in the race for the player.

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Ferguson has been tipped by many to evolve into a world-class centre-forward in the years to come, with the teenager hardly appearing to have any weaknesses in his game.

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The 18-year-old has started the new season impressively, and it was reported by TEAMtalk a few days ago that Spurs have explored a potential move for the youngster following Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich.

The outlet explained that it would be a ‘tough deal’ for Tottenham to pull off as the South Coast club have ‘little appetite’ for any approach for Fergusson.

The publication added that Spurs, nevertheless, are doing their ‘due diligence’ on various options to replace Kane, which is why they wanted to check on the Republic of Ireland international.

Brighton demand £120m for Evan Ferguson

Goal have now also reported on Tottenham’s interest in Ferguson, stating that the teenager is the North London club’s ‘dream’ Kane replacement.

However, it is explained that the Seagulls are keen to hold on to the centre-forward for one more season as they expect the player’s stock to go up even further over the next 12 months.

It is alleged that Brighton have informed Tottenham that they would have to set a new British transfer record by paying £120m for Ferguson if they want to sign him this window.

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Any hopes that Tottenham or any of the other Premier League clubs had of landing Ferguson this summer was over the second he penned a new contract with Brighton back in April. I would not be surprised if the striker fetches an even bigger fee than Moises Caicedo next summer.

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We relayed a report from The Athletic on Saturday, which claimed that Tottenham did enquire about Ferguson earlier in the summer but their pursuit of the striker ended when he signed a new five-year deal at the Amex Stadium.

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However, if TEAMtalks’ latest assertion is to be believed, Spurs have not yet given up on their pursuit of the teenager.

It is alleged that following Kane’s departure to the Allianz Arena, the Lilywhites reached out to the Seagulls to check if they would be willing to part ways with Ferguson this summer.

Spurs have reached out about Evan Ferguson

The report states contact was made through intermediaries to explore the availability of the 18-year-old, who found the back of the net for Brighton in their win over Luton Town on Saturday.

However, TEAMtalk explain that it would be a ‘tough deal’ for Tottenham to pull off as the South Coast club have ‘little appetite’ for any approach for Fergusson.

The publication adds that Spurs, nevertheless, are doing their ‘due diligence’ on various options to replace Kane, which is why they wanted to check on the Republic of Ireland international.

Spurs Web Opinion

Brighton can be a hard club to negotiate with and any chance of prizing Ferguson away from the Amex Stadium ended back in April when the 18-year-old put pen to paper on a new contract.

Based on the various reports over the past 48 hours, it appears as if Spurs have now set their sights on Gent’s Gift Orban.

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After coming through the ranks at his boyhood club and becoming Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer (GOAL), Harry Kane finally called time on his Spurs career last week.

The 30-year-old had been linked with Bayern Munich all summer, and a move eventually came to fruition with Kane joining the German giants in a deal worth a reported £100m plus add-ons (Sky Sports).

With attacking talents like Heung-min Son, Richarlison, Dejan Kulusevski, Manor Solomon, and James Maddison, Spurs are not exactly lacking in the forward area despite losing Kane.

However, it is expected the Lilywhites will reinforce their front line at some point. Who they choose to replace Kane remains to be seen, with plenty of options mooted as possible candidates to fill those boots.

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Could Evan Ferguson be the next Harry Kane?

Tottenham have been linked to Brighton forward Evan Ferguson in the past (Sky Sports), and now, Gary Lineker has added fuel to that particular fire.

Ferguson scored for Brighton at the weekend, prompting Lineker to tweet: “Evan Ferguson scores in Fergie time. He’s a born goalscorer. If I was in charge of recruitment at Spurs I’d take a punt on him as Kane’s replacement. Apologies to Brighton fans.”

The 18-year-old scored ten goals for the Seagulls last season (Transfermarkt). He recently signed a new contract with Brighton that will run until 2028.

Spurs Web Opinion

Brighton just will not stop producing these top-quality players, and Ferguson will undoubtedly find himself at one of the bigger clubs in the league in the next couple of years.

Hopefully, that is Spurs. We should definitely be trying to sign him, as he has all the attributes one would want in a striker.

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Spurs now face the difficult task of replacing Harry Kane but Ange Postecoglou admitted in his press conference on Friday that the club have been prepared for this scenario since the start of the summer (Football.London).

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The Athletic have now asserted that the Lilywhites’ recruitment staff have been engaging in succession planning for the past 12 months, in case the 30-year-old left.

The report states that the club agreed it was best not to try and replace the England captain with one big-name striker but instead bring in multiple forwards to give options to Postecoglou, who wants a full front line.

Tottenham looked at three strikers this summer

However, it is explained that Spurs still explored moves for some high-profile forwards, including Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who proved out of reach owing to the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League.

The outlet adds that Tottenham also considered a move for Hojlund prior to his switch to Old Trafford while they also explored a deal for Ferguson before he signed a five-year deal at Brighton.

Spurs Web Opinion

The fee that Hojlund fetched this summer despite not being the finished product yet, shows how inflated the market is for number nines.

So replacing Kane will prove extremely difficult for Spurs, particularly given that clubs are now aware that the North London side have plenty of money to spend.

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Evan Ferguson has shot to stardom this season after an impressive campaign for the Seagulls. The 18-year-old has bagged ten goals in 23 appearances for the Brighton first team this year (Transfermarkt).

Brighton have been flying high all season and have European football to look forward to next season. Nevertheless, big clubs are circling their top stars after an eye-catching campaign.

Tottenham have been linked with Ferguson previously, as the club sees the Irish marksman as a natural replacement for Harry Kane (Daily Mail).

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It was announced the player had put pen to paper on a new deal with Brighton last month, which will tie him to the South Coast club until 2028.

That hasn’t deterred the likes of Spurs and Man United, however, who see Ferguson as a top transfer target for next year according to a report from Sky Sports.

Both clubs have identified the talented youngster as a “strong candidate” to reinforce their attacks for the “long term.”

It is thought the clubs have already “laid down groundwork” to sign him next summer.

The report claims Ferguson is “front and centre” for Tottenham as they look to the future and what life without Harry Kane will look like.

Meanwhile, Manchester City are believed to be keeping a close eye on Ferguson, too. It is suggested the Brighton man has been named as a potential solution should Erling Haaland ever leave the club.

Spurs Web Opinion

I’ve been very impressed by Evan Ferguson this season and he is a player we should do everything to try and sign as our next long-term frontman.

There will be intense competition to sign him, but hopefully we can beat the Manchester clubs by offering him the chance to be our main man up top.

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Ferguson has been a revelation for high-flying Brighton this season, impressing many with his goalscoring ability and general all-round play as a frontman.

The young striker has made 19 appearances for the Brighton first team this season, scoring eight goals and registering three assists in all competitions (Transfermarkt).

Ferguson also made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland in November of last year and already has his first goal for his country (Transfermarkt).

His displays have caught the eye of Tottenham Hotspur in particular, who apparently see the 18-year-old as the next Harry Kane (Daily Mail).

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However, just last week the Irish Independent claimed Ferguson was prepared to snub any advances from Spurs and instead was keen to sign a new contract with Brighton.

That is indeed the case, as Brighton have now announced Ferguson has signed a new long-term deal with the Seagulls.

We're delighted to announce that Evan Ferguson has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a contract that runs until 2028!

@FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) April 25, 2023

Ferguson already had three years remaining on his current contract, but Brighton have seemingly made the move to quash any hopes of a transfer coming to fruition in the summer.

On the new contract, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi said: “Evan’s contract extension is great news.

“He trains and plays like a senior player with many years of experience and has become an important member of the squad.

“The aim is to help him become one of the strongest strikers in Europe.”

Spurs Web Opinion

A very smart move by Brighton. Evan Ferguson is a top talent and will undoubtedly leave the club at some point in the future, but by agreeing this contract extension, Brighton have at the very least added a few million pounds to any potential transfer fee.

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Ferguson has won many admirers since breaking into the Brighton first team and the teenager looks destined to reach the very top of the game.

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The 18-year-old is very much a modern-day centre-forward who is capable of holding the ball up and dropping deep to get involved in the build-up while also knowing where the back of the net is, as demonstrated by his eight goals times for the Seagulls in 19 appearances this season (Transfermarkt).

The Sun reported back in February that Spurs are keen on snapping up Ferguson as the North London club believe the striker can follow in Harry Kane’s footsteps.

The Irish Independent have revealed in their latest update that the youngster is on the radars of Spurs, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City ahead of the summer transfer window.

However, the publication claims that Ferguson is set to reject the advances from the aforementioned clubs and commit himself to a long-term deal at the Amex Stadium.

It is asserted that the Republic of Ireland international is in ‘advanced talks’ over putting pen to paper on a four-year deal with Brighton.

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I am certainly not surprised that Ferguson has decided to sign a new deal with Brighton.

Given that the youngster was getting regular minutes under his belt at the Amex, he probably would not have wanted to risk a big move at this stage of his career, which might have seen his game time dry up.

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Ferguson has impressed one and all since breaking into Brighton’s senior side, with the centre-forward showing maturity beyond his age.

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The 18-year-old has already broken into the Republic of Ireland’s senior set-up and scored his first international goal during last month’s international break to add to his tally of eight strikes for the Seagulls this season (Transfermarkt).

The Daily Mail revealed earlier this week that Spurs see Ferguson as ‘an heir apparent’ to Harry Kane and are thus keen on snapping him up when the transfer window opens.

However, the report added that Brighton are determined to hang on to the centre-forward and are hopeful they can tie him down to a new deal at the Amex Stadium.

Murphy believes that Ferguson is at the right club to continue developing into a top player and asked him to turn down offers that come his way.

The former Spurs midfielder told talkSPORT about the Brighton starlet: “How can you not love the lad?

“He’s massive, strong, he’s a good finisher, two feet, quick enough and awareness. He sees things happening around him. 

“I was talking to Pascal Gross about Evan Ferguson. He was speaking in such high regard about Ferguson and basically saying he doesn’t see a weakness. 

“He’s going to be a very, very special player, I think. He’s in the right place, by the way. I know there is talk about big clubs coming in, and understandably so. (But) he should stay.”

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Given that Ferguson seems to have Roberto De Zerbi’s trust and is getting regular minutes at Brighton, I do not think he will be too keen on jumping ship this summer.

The 18-year-old might be wary of going to a bigger club and seeing his game time evaporate, thus slowing down his development. 

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The speculation over Kane’s future shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, with the striker seemingly not close to penning a new contract at Tottenham.

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The Daily Mirror reported this week that even if the England captain does not sign a new deal at Spurs, Daniel Levy is expected to demand over £100m for Tottenham’s talisman in the summer.

The report added that Bayern Munich would not be willing to pay that kind of fee, which gives Manchester United an advantage in the pursuit of the 29-year-old.

The publication asserted that the Red Devils have made the Spurs star their top priority ahead of the summer.

The Mail have now asserted that Spurs also have to contend with interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for Kane, with the two clubs now said to be ‘lurking’ around the striker.

Amidst fears that they might lose their superstar in the summer, Tottenham have allegedly identified Ferguson as an heir apparent to their record goal scorer.

The 18-year-old has impressed since breaking into the Seagulls’ senior side this season, having scored eight goals across all competitions so far (Transfermarkt).

The Mail assert that despite interest from Tottenham, Brighton are hopeful that Ferguson will pen to paper on a new contract at the Amex Stadium.

Spurs Web Opinion

Tottenham’s interest in Ferguson is understandable as the 18-year-old looks destined to evolve into a top-class striker over the coming years.

However, I do not think the interest has anything to do with concerns over Kane’s future.

In the event that Spurs do lose Kane this summer, the club would have to replace him with a couple of experienced forwards who are proven at the highest level such as Ivan Toney and Dusan Vlahovic.

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Ferguson has been one of many bright sparks for Brighton this season, as the club continue to push for European football and cement their status as one of the most attractive, exciting teams in the Premier League.

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The 18-year-old has 13 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions for the Seagulls so far this term, with three Premier League goals (Transfermarkt).

He recently scored his first international goal for the Republic of Ireland, too, bagging in the 3-2 win over Latvia in a friendly during the last round of international fixtures (Transfermarkt).

It was claimed back in February that Spurs were keen on Ferguson and those rumours have not gone away, with Manchester United and Chelsea also thought to be among those looking at the youngster (The Sun).

Football Insider suggested Brighton would offer Ferguson a new contract in an attempt to ward off interest from bigger clubs. Now, the wonderkid has been compared to Tottenham’s star man Harry Kane.

O’Rourke told GiveMeSport: “He’s playing in the Premier League at 18 as well, he’s got a big strong build like a Harry Kane.

“He plays up there on his own as a frontman for Brighton and he can carry that attacking burden as well.

“He looks like a real top prospect. I think he’s only going to get better and better with age, so if he has half as good a career as Harry Kane, I’m sure Evan Ferguson will be delighted.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Evan Ferguson looks like the real deal and he should go on to forge a brilliant career in the Premier League (or abroad, if he so wishes).

I would love to see Spurs sign him as the future replacement for Harry Kane, and we should do all we can to secure his signature.

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There is plenty of excitement around Ferguson at the Amex Stadium, with the teenager seamlessly making the transition to the first team when he has been handed opportunities this season.

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The 18-year-old has found the back of the net seven times for the Seagulls in 16 appearances this season (Transfermarkt) and he opened his account for the Republic of Ireland in their 3-2 win over Latvia during the international break.

The Sun reported back in February that Spurs are interested in Ferguson and believe that the striker can follow in Harry Kane’s footsteps.

Football Insider have now claimed that it is not only the Lilywhites who have their eye on the striker sensation but also Chelsea and Manchester United.

The report adds that Brighton are now set to offer the youngster a new deal to ward off the interest from the aforementioned clubs.

It is alleged that the Seagulls are confident of hanging on to Ferguson as the Republic of Ireland international is believed to be happy at the South Coast.

Spurs Web Opinion

There really is no reason for Ferguson to leave Brighton this summer, given that he is getting first-team opportunities at the club, which might not be the case for the teenager at Spurs, Chelsea or Man Utd.

He would probably want to stick around at the Amex for another year or two before thinking of a big move.

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There is plenty of excitement surrounding Ferguson at Brighton since he made his debut for the club back in 2021. 

The teenager is very much a modern-day centre-forward, who is capable of linking up play while also knowing where the back of the net is.

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The 18-year-old has found the back of the net seven times for the Seagulls in 16 appearances this season (Transfermarkt) and he opened his account for the Republic of Ireland in their 3-2 win over Latvia on Thursday.

The Sun reported last month that Spurs are interested in Ferguson and believe that the striker can follow in Kane’s footsteps.

The Mirror subsequently revealed three weeks ago that the Lilywhites could face competition from Newcastle United for the Brighton starlet this summer.

iNews have now claimed that Ferguson is very highly thought of in the scouting circles, with many expecting the youngster to develop into one of the best strikers in the world over the coming years.

Spurs Web Opinion

Spurs will not find it easy to attract an up-and-coming superstar like Ferguson as he will have doubts about getting regular game time at N17.

In fact, given that he seems to have won Robert De Zerbi’s trust, I do not see the 18-year-old being too desperate to jump ship from the Amex Stadium this summer.

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In modern-day football, centre-forwards are not just expected not just to score goals but to also get involved heavily in link-up play and to set the tone for the team’s press. 

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While Tottenham themselves are blessed to have arguably the best number nine in the world in Harry Kane, there is a lack of such well-rounded strikers at the moment in Premier League football.

That is perhaps one of the reasons why there is such excitement surrounding Ferguson, who is very much a modern-day centre-forward, being capable of linking play and holding up the ball while also knowing where the back of the net is.

The 18-year-old has scored four goals and provided three assists in nine senior appearances for the Seagulls this season, and The Sun even claimed last week that the North London club believe that the teenager can follow in Kane’s footsteps.

However, if The Mirror’s latest update is to be believed, Tottenham could have competition to contend with from Newcastle for Ferguson’s signature next summer.

The publication claims that the Magpies are monitoring the Brighton starlet’s progress on the south coast closely ahead of the summer transfer window.

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It looks like Tottenham and Newcastle might be battling it out for many of the same players in the summer, with the likes of Ferguson, James Maddison and Alex Scott, among others, being mooted as targets for both clubs.

It is imperative that we secure the fourth spot so that we remain a more attractive destination to potential targets.

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