Alan Shearer has raved about Tottenham Hotspur target Evan Ferguson.
The Newcastle United legend has said on Match of the Day on BBC One that Evan Ferguson, who has been linked with a move to Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window, is very impressive. Shearer made the comments about Ferguson after the striker’s performance for Brighton and Hove Albion against Luton Town on Saturday.
Brighton beat Luton 4-1 at home in their opening Premier League game of the season.
Republic of Ireland international striker Ferguson scored for the Seagulls in the fifth minute of injury time.
The 18-year-old has been linked with a move to Spurs in the summer transfer window. The Athletic has reported that Tottenham have looked at signing Ferguson as a potential replacement for Harry Kane.
England international striker Kane has moved to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
However, according to The Athletic, Brighton have “absolutely no intention of selling” Ferguson this summer. The striker recently signed a new deal with the Seagulls.
Praise for Tottenham Hotspur target Evan Ferguson
Ferguson has made 21 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.
The striker has scored seven goals and given two assists in those matches.
Shearer said about Ferguson: “I love everything about him. What I have seen, his hold-up play, his desire to get into the box, his strength, very impressive.”
While Ferguson is a very good and promising young striker, we believe that Tottenham should look at someone more experienced and more developed as a replacement for Kane.
It is going to be hard for Spurs to find a world-class striker to replace Kane, but we do not think that the North London club should expect an 18-year-old to fill the boots of the England international.
