December 30th 2024.
Chelsea is eyeing young star Evan Ferguson from Brighton, as they plan to strengthen their squad for the January transfer window. Along with this promising talent, the Blues also have their sights set on two Premier League forwards. Despite the departure of former manager Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca has quickly won over the Chelsea fans and exceeded expectations in the first half of the Premier League season.
Despite spending around £220 million on summer signings, Chelsea is determined to further bolster their team in hopes of securing the title in the second half of the season. The club is particularly interested in easing the workload of their star striker, Nicolas Jackson, who has been performing exceptionally well this season. To achieve this, they are on the lookout for potential attacking targets.
According to talkSPORT, Chelsea has identified 21-year-old Liam Delap from Ipswich and 20-year-old Evan Ferguson from Brighton as their top targets. However, a deal for either player may prove to be challenging in the upcoming transfer window. The Blues have been closely monitoring Delap, who has been in top form during his debut season with Ipswich, even attracting interest from Manchester City, who included a buy-back option in their deal with the club.
Meanwhile, Ferguson remains a top priority for Chelsea, but Brighton is reportedly demanding a hefty fee of £80-100 million for the Republic of Ireland international. The young striker has also caught the attention of other Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Leicester, and West Ham. He is currently under contract with Brighton until 2029, but there have been rumors of a possible loan move for him in January, with only one goal to his name this season.
When asked about Ferguson's future, Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler expressed his happiness with having the player in their squad but also mentioned the need to find the right solution for him. He believes that first and foremost, Ferguson needs to get back on the pitch. The coach also emphasized the importance of honesty between the club and the player in finding the best outcome for everyone involved. Despite the speculation, Hurzeler remains hopeful that Ferguson will continue to be a valuable asset for Brighton.
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