Evan Ferguson warming up before Brighton’s game against Newcastle. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Leeds United could make a sensational swoop for talented Brighton striker Evan Ferguson in January.
That’s according to the club’s former goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who believes a move to Elland Road could be hugely beneficial for both the player and the club.
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Ferguson has been regarded as one of the most exciting young strikers in the Premier League in recent years, with his hat-trick against Newcastle last season further underscoring that status.
However, since that stunning performance in September 2023, Ferguson has scored just three Premier League goals. Stuck behind Joao Pedro and Danny Welbeck in the pecking order at Brighton, the Republic of Ireland international is in danger of seeing his career stalled.
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Brighton are believed to be open to letting Ferguson leave in January, equally It seems that Manchester United are interested ahead of ‘£60m’.
With this in mind, a move to Leeds it would be a shock, although the Whites currently top the Championship table.
But Robinson doesn’t think it’s so far-fetched and believes it could be the best thing Ferguson could do for his career.
“They are a massive club who have come top of the Championship,” Robinson said Football Insider.
“The chance to play every week at Leeds United with the potential for promotion out of the Championship could be an excellent season.
“You look at Ben White when he was at Leeds there, Joe Rodon last season, he signed permanently.
“They’ve had some really good players on loan at Leeds and the size of the football club, the size of the fan base and the respect they have for football as a massive club, that puts them in that kind of mix. of players
“You usually look at these players and think, well, why would they go to the Championship when there are potential opportunities in the Premier League?
“But to be part of a club like Leeds United and hopefully what looks like it could be a very successful season for them, that’s what Leeds United brings to the table and puts their hat in the ring for a player like Ferguson, which is massive.”
