Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi thinks Tottenham Hotspur transfer target, Evan Ferguson, has the skill set to star in the Premier League ‘for the next 15 years’.
The 18-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough campaign for Champions League-chasing Brighton and a number of big clubs are looking to sign the hard-hitting striker.
Tottenham have seemingly entered the race for Evan Ferguson, who has four goals and two assists from 12 Premier League games this season – He has been likened to none other than, Harry Kane.
He featured from the bench during Brighton’s controversial 2-1 loss to Spurs at the weekend, but he was unable to make an impact.
De Zerbi, who himself is a Spurs manager target, is getting to see the Irishman’s magic first hand and he spoke highly about the player, as he told talkSPORT.
“He has a big, big quality to become a fantastic striker for the next 15 years in the Premier League,” said De Zerbi.
“He has to improve. But he is a humble guy. He works in the right way. I am very happy to work with him.”
EVAN FERGUSON SHOULD STAY PUT
The Republic of Ireland international has hardly even got going, yet he is already being tipped for bigger and better things, including Liverpool looking at the teenager that impressed Kylian Mbappe.
But he needs to stay at the Amex Stadium for a Brighton team that is doing bits and on course for Europe.
Whatever happens with the Seagulls this season, Ferguson should stay put and put a full season of Premier League action under his belt next term.
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