Speaking to The Athletic, Alan Shearer said: "Evan Ferguson is red hot. He has four goals in as many games for Brighton this season, the big clubs are already circling, and his manager, Roberto De Zerbi, is predicting the Irishman can go on to 'become the top scorer in Europe'. Yet none of it feels like hyperbole.
"Steer clear of injuries on the pitch and k***heads off it and the world lies at those lethal feet of his. Left foot, right foot, headers, pace, aggression, intuition; there is no obvious weakness to his game, which is only going to get better. He has the lot. I'm not sure how to write this next bit without sounding like a w****r.
"But as I watched Ferguson against Newcastle, I was thinking, 'Yeah, I recognise that'. I don't know whether it was his exuberance or confidence, the touch of arrogance, but that little strut, the way he handled himself, was very reminiscent of how I felt at that age. Goals were my drug and we share the addiction."
Ferguson, who is just 18 years old, was linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer window as the Red Devils searched for a new long-term no.9.
Erik ten Hag opted to go for Rasmus Hojlund but the Brighton striker remains on Man United's radar as he continues to take the Premier League by the storm.
