Man United £50m bid for ‘superstar’ striker ‘laughed off’ by Premier League rivals
Manchester United’s reported £50 million offer for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson has been dismissed by the Premier League club.
Ferguson, an emerging talent from the Republic of Ireland, has made a name for himself with 34 senior appearances for the Seagulls, during which he scored 14 goals and provided 4 assists. His impressive performances have established him as one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League.
Last month, Ferguson made headlines by becoming one of the youngest players in Premier League history to score a hat-trick as Roberto Di Zerbi’s team convincingly defeated Newcastle United.
Reports had suggested that several Premier League and European clubs were keen to convince Brighton to allow Ferguson to make a high-profile move away from the Amex Stadium, following in the footsteps of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo.
Manchester United had considered Ferguson as a potential new striker, alongside England captain Harry Kane and Brighton star Rasmus Hojlund. However, it has been reported by ESPN that their £50 million offer for Ferguson was unsuccessful.
While Ferguson may still attract Manchester United’s interest in the future, Brighton CEO Paul Barber has previously indicated that the South Coast club has a long-term vision for the promising striker.
Barber stated on talkSPORT, “It will be at least five years in Evan’s case.” He emphasized that crucial decisions about a player’s development, such as whether they require more first-team experience, a loan, or a transfer, are ultimately made by the technical staff. The club relies on their assessments to guide a player’s growth.
He further explained that there are scenarios where it makes sense to keep a player close to the first-team group for training and occasional appearances from the bench or in cup matches. In other cases, loans within Europe or remaining in the country for closer monitoring might be more suitable for a player’s development.