Brighton have agreed a new long-term contract with Evan Ferguson as the Seagulls look to secure the future of the forward.
Ferguson has attracted interest from several Premier League rivals after a breakthrough campaign at Brighton this term, with Manchester United among the clubs to have monitored the teenager’s progress this season.
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Tottenham are also said to be admirers, while Liverpool expressed an interest in signing Ferguson before his move from Bohemians to Brighton in 2021.
The 18-year-old has scored eight goals in all competitions for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, who are eighth in the Premier League table and pushing towards a place in Europe.
The Telegraph are reporting that Ferguson has agreed terms on an extension to his current contract, which still had three years left to run.
Ferguson – who won four caps for Ireland and scored his first international goal during March’s fixtures – is understood to be keen to continue his development at Brighton.
The forward will hope to build on an impressive emergence this season and secure a regular role at centre-forward in De Zerbi’s side.
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