Evan Ferguson, a striker for Brighton & Hove Albion, has been linked to Chelsea.
According to a Standard article, Chelsea has now determined that he is the best long-term answer to their goal-scoring issues.
It’s no secret that Chelsea needs to add a goal scorer who can lead them to goals on a regular basis. Players like Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney have been connected to them. But both players will probably demand huge salaries and come at a premium.
Ferguson is viewed as a happy substitute because he is not going to want the enormous pay like Osimhen does. It will be interesting to watch how things work out in the end.
Given Ferguson’s excellent standing in the Premier League, Brighton is unlikely to allow him to depart for a pittance.
Over the previous season, the 19-year-old striker has proven his worth in the Premier League, and it is clear that he is talented enough to succeed there. He might play at the front of Chelsea’s line for some time to come.
For the young striker, however, the chance to play for one of the biggest teams in the nation will be quite alluring. He’ll feel pressured to take the initiative. Ferguson needs to play in games on a regular basis to keep improving. He will probably have lots of chances to show off his skills at Arsenal.
In recent months, Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has done a good job of developing gifted players like Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. The Spaniard might also have a significant impact on Ferguson’s growth.
Whether Chelsea can now work out a fair price with Brighton is still up in the air. The Seagulls want to get paid more for their highly-coveted prospect.
If the transfer is approved, Ferguson will be looking to demonstrate his abilities at the greatest level. In the upcoming seasons, he will want to take home significant trophies, and Arsenal could give him the opportunity to do so.
It is reasonable to believe that a January transfer is quite unlikely, therefore the Gunners will have to wait until the summer transfer window to finalize the agreement.