Rumoured Tottenham target Evan Ferguson could now be worth as much as £100m after the teenager scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland this week.
According to iNews, top scouts within English football believe that the Brighton & Hove Albion wonderkid is well on his way to becoming the next big thing in the Premier League, with some figures believing that Ferguson could one day be worth £100m.
The attacker has been one of the breakout stars in England this season with Ferguson bagging seven goals in 16 appearances for Brighton, with the 18-year-old this week scoring his first international goal for Ireland in a convincing win against Latvia.
With the Sun already reporting that the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham are interested in signing the forward, Ferguson’s stock is sure to increase following on from the international break, with many predicting the Brighton star to become Ireland’s long-term heir to Robbie Keane.
Indeed, Ferguson has took to Premier League football like a duck to water, and with the teenager already set to lead Ireland’s next generation with his impressive goalscoring record, it’s no surprise why many scouts now consider the youngster to one day become a £100m player.
As for Tottenham, the north London side must have surely seen enough by now to make a move for Ferguson, with the striker’s goal for Ireland against Latvia just the latest career milestone the Brighton prospect has hit this season in impressive fashion.
Tottenham must make Ferguson move after Ireland goal
A goal in a friendly against Latvia might not seem like much on paper, but given how exciting a talent Ferguson is, the forward’s first of what will likely be many for Ireland is a huge step in the right direction for the teenager. And Tottenham should look to make a move for the attacker.
The 18-year-old has shown he can deliver in the Premier League this season with Brighton, and with Ferguson now off the mark on the international stage, the striker could be the long-term solution to Harry Kane at Tottenham should the England captain leave north London this summer.
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