It’s no secret that Arsenal is in the market for a striker next year. Doubts linger over whether Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus have the capacity to lead the team to greatness in that position. With a focus on strengthening their midfield and defence this summer, it’s evident that Arsenal will need to enhance their attack in the coming season.
So, if Arsenal does indeed secure a striker, who could be on their radar? One potential target is Brighton’s Evan Ferguson. The 18-year-old is gaining recognition as one of the Premier League’s standout goal-scorers. He has already netted four goals in four games this season, including two starts and two substitute appearances. Reports have indicated that Arsenal may be willing to offer £100 million for his acquisition next year, a figure that aligns with the young Irishman’s impressive form.
During punditry on PL Productions, Ian Wright had an opportunity to discuss why Mikel Arteta pursuing Ferguson, who he believes Brighton will likely part ways with, could be a wise move.
“When you observe his style of play, his understanding of the game, his agility, his proficiency with both feet, aerial ability, and pace,” remarked the Arsenal legend.
“At 18, he possesses all the attributes. He plays with a remarkable level of maturity. If he continues in this vein, they’ll soon be valuing him in the millions, because players of his caliber are scarce. You don’t often find an 18-year-old in the Premier League, at the ideal club to nurture his growth.
“If he keeps up this level of performance, Brighton won’t be able to retain him. He’s too exceptional. At 18, his finishing is incredibly composed.
“He’s fearless at 18. Just imagine being in the Premier League at that age. He doesn’t face the same pressure as someone like Garnacho at Manchester United would; you see how he performs against all the top teams, the top six. He could seamlessly fit into any of those squads. We know Brighton; at some point, they’ll have to let him go.”
Ferguson is certainly a player worth monitoring. It’s hoped that he flourishes and matures into the striker that many anticipate him to be. Arsenal has a commendable track record when it comes to signings from Brighton; Leandro Trossard and Ben White serve as prime examples. If Arteta holds a genuine interest in Ferguson (and who wouldn’t?), one can only hope that he secures the transfer.
Daniel O
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Yeah if he continues on this trajectory, he’s a must have. Brighton are excellent in their scouting
What would happen to Jesus then?
Even in the hardly probably scenario that we would by Ferguson for 60M in the summer, will he wait patiently for the starting spot like Eddie does?
Actually “Arsenal being in the market for a striker next year” might be a secret, as I have never seen it apart from speculation for stupid pundits. Arsenal has just recently sold a top striker (Balogun) as we had already Jesus and Nketiah in the team, and worst case scenario Trossard can play center forward or Havertz play as a false 9.
So I don’t see a clear need for a striker in the summer – unless Mikel or Edu says so. There is the obvious hoarding mentality that demands Vlahovic or J. David to be signed. And there are those who think Eddie should be sold/released, as he isn’t good enough to be our #2 striker. But they love football much more than they actual understand that, so their opinion really doesn’t count.
We seem to be underrating Gabriel Jesus. His best at Arsenal is yet to come. He is likely to explode this season.
The question is “can he improve us and make us better?”
His holdup play is better than what we have, he offers size and a presence to score from crosses, which we also lack.
Cost will be a major factor, and whether he is worth the rumored 100 million.
I would suggest we employ the Brighton scouts as their hit-miss ratio is excellent. They find gems who produce, then sell for massive profit.
Those poor BHA supporters must be wondering when they’ll be able to put forward a seriously PL challenging team if their best players are continuously sold off for millions.
Arsenal Scounts should be all fired.
Why can’t Arsenal also scout and unearth talent?
Brightons bank account is swelling yealy.
Given the continued fitness problems encountered by Partey,our priority should be to unearth a top quality, athletic, box to box midfielder to support Rice and Odegaard.One potential candidate worth considering imo is the Serbian Ivan Ilic.
Arsenal and Ian Wright should check out Gift Orban, the young Ghent striker, who has an outstanding scoring record in the Belgian League, as well as thus far in European competion.
If he keeps scoring at the current rate, it wont be long before the big clubs start calling. Ghent currently values Orban at approx €40 million.