Evan Ferguson is someone who has been heavily linked with a move to Celtic this summer. The Republic of Ireland international, once one of the brightest talents in the Premier League, has found the going tough in the past couple of seasons. In the 24/25 campaign, he scored just a solitary goal, spending the second half on loan at West Ham United, where he was goalless.
It is quite clear that Ferguson needs a fresh start, whether it is a permanent move away or a loan stint somewhere. Could Celtic Park end up being his next destination?
In an interesting turn of events, it looks like Brighton & Hove Albion have made a decision regarding Ferguson. And it is one not many would have expected.
As reported by Football Insider, Brighton & Hove Albion want a £28 million transfer fee for Ferguson. The Seagulls are keen to see him leave on a permanent basis.
Brighton make Evan Ferguson decision amid Celtic rumours
Once upon a time, it was believed that it would take a transfer fee in the region of £100 million to sign Ferguson. It is safe to say that times have changed and there is no longer the same hype around him.
It remains to be seen if Brighton & Hove Albion are able to draw an offer in that region for Ferguson this summer. Otherwise, letting him depart on a loan basis might be a good idea, which is where Celtic come in.
Celtic might be the perfect place for Ferguson to rediscover his confidence. He should get enough chances to score, and if he can convert, it might help bring back the hype surrounding him. Let's see how things play out. For now, he is a Brighton player. Will that change in this summer window?