When it was announced that transfer 'target' Evan Ferguson had signed a new contract with Premier League rivals Brighton, Manchester United supporters reacted immediately.
Ferguson signed a contract with the Seagulls that lasts through 2028, committing his long-term future to the team. In his first season, he has performed admirably for Brighton, recording eight goals and three assists in 19 games across all competitions. In a friendly match against Latvia last month, the forward also scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland.
The 18-year-old striker's contract was set to expire in the summer of 2026, and rumours indicated that both Manchester United and Tottenham were showing a lot of interest in him. However, the Irishman pledged his future to Roberto de Zerbi's team after he moved from Bohemians to Brighton in 2021.
According to MEN Sport, Harry Kane is Erik ten Hag's top target for a striker to bolster his assault in the summer. According to insiders, United is focused on signing the England and Tottenham talisman as he approaches the end of his contract. Despite this, there have been rumors that the Reds might try to sign Ferguson in the summer.
Ferguson's admission earlier this season that he truly supports the Old Trafford team stoked hope among United supporters that he might someday play for the Reds.
Some Reds fans were disappointed that the young forward chose to extend his time with Brighton because they believed he would have been a fantastic addition to United. Other supporters, though, believed it was the finest move for his player growth.
The kid would be better off staying at Brighton will help his development. Come to United in a few years 💪💪
- Dwayne Bardoe
This is the player we must have. - Devan Haigh
The forward's current team seems to have high hopes for Ferguson in the upcoming years. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi said the following in regards to Ferguson's new contract: Evan’s contract extension is great news. He trains and plays like a senior player with many years of experience and has become an important member of the squad. The aim is to help him become one of the strongest strikers in Europe."
What will Harry Kane offer Erik Ten Hag's side
Manchester United has been scrambling to enhance their assault in preparation for the upcoming season ever since Cristiano Ronaldo left in November. With 24 goals in 32 games this season, Harry Kane is an excellent goal scorer who almost always results in goals for Manchester United.
United need a striker who will take risks with defenders in the box, and Kane will provide that, by making space for teammates.
Six points behind United in fifth place in the Premier League is Tottenham Hotspur. However, if Tottenham defeats the Reds at home on Thursday, the deficit might close.
Kane is a top-tier striker, and his addition would benefit the club as a whole. But he has yet to take home a team prize, and now that United has recently won the Carabao Cup under Ten Hag, Kane might be tempted to leave.
Since Tottenham hasn't won any hardware in a while, Kane will be pursuing silverware as he ages since he hasn't won a trophy for his country but has been close. As he approaches his 30th birthday, the question of how long Kane will remain at his best arises. Of course, he will want to add a few championships to his collection before his inevitable retirement. However, the chances of bringing home any hardware while playing for Tottenham are remote.
Given that United already boasts some outstanding goal scorers, such as Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, Kane's relationship with Heung-Min Son has already demonstrated what he can accomplish with top-tier teammates alongside him, both in terms of goals and assists. However, the United side already has players who can deliver fantastic set pieces, so Kane might provide them the potency they sorely need in those circumstances.
Kane's movement inside the box is remarkable, and he would give United's wide players a directness and focal point in front of goal that players like Martial and Rashford don't. Additionally, being a reliable spot-kick taker will only help because 30 of his 201 goals have come from the penalty spot.
In the past ten seasons, United has not won the Premier League. If the transfer is completed, they might be able to change this record next season, or at the very least advance under Erik ten Hag, thanks to Kane's goal-scoring stats.
According to reports, the club is willing to pay Kane £300,000 a week, making him one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League and £100,000 more than what he now makes at Tottenham. The club would ultimately need to make some financial adjustments of their own, although it is believed that David De Gea, the current highest-paid player at the club, will sign a new contract on a lower salary, freeing up some money.
In the upcoming seasons, Harry Kane will undoubtedly help Manchester United win more championships by bringing attributes that are currently lacking there.
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