Man United: Ten Hag gives the green light to the striker
Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United manager
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Man United manager Erik ten Hag has agreed to allow the club to sign a “phenomenal” striker. The Red Devils are also targeting central defender and midfield options to strengthen their squad. A striker has attracted the attention of United but the club will have to significantly increase their offer to convince their club to sell. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has now given the green light to the transfer of a “phenomenal” striker, according to a report.
What is the latest transfer news from Man United? Man United are set to announce that striker Joe Hugill has signed a new contract after reaching an agreement in principle. However, Man United continue to look for new additions to the squad, with a number of targets identified.
To strengthen the defense, the Red Devils could sign central defender Jose Gimenez from Atletico Madrid and there are indications that the Uruguayan could be available in the next transfer window, with his current club ready to let him leave. When it comes to midfield options, Ten Hag have identified a number of young players as potential targets, with the manager said to be a big fan of Royal Antwerp star Arthur Vermeeren, although there could be competition for his signature, with Barcelona also interested.
Ecuadorian youngster Oscar Zambrano has also been mentioned as a potential target, having been described as a “great hope for the future” by Italian media, but midfield is not the only area United could strengthen this winter.
Reports from Spain (via Caught Offside) suggest that Man United are now interested in signing Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson, with his performances for the Seagulls earlier this season having attracted attention. According to the report, Ten Hag have already given the club the green light to sign the 18-year-old and the Red Devils could bid in excess of €55m (£48m) for his services, but these Transfer fees there actually seem to be a bit low.
It has been suggested that Ferguson could be worth up to £150million if Brighton decide to cash in. So it seems extremely doubtful that they would consider selling it for less than a third of that amount. As reported by the Manchester Evening News, United “goofed” when they made a £50m demand for the Irishman this summer, so they will apparently have to significantly increase their offer to persuade Brighton to sell .
How good is Evan Ferguson? It’s no wonder Brighton are expecting such a large transfer fee as the star has burst onto the Premier League scene this season, scoring four goals in his first five games after scoring a hat-trick against Newcastle United. Therefore, it does not seem likely that the Brighton striker will move to Old Trafford in the near future, especially considering that the Seagulls are in a very strong negotiating position as he is under contract until the summer of 2028.
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The striker’s teammate Solly March praised him after his first top-flight debut last season, saying: “At 18, in his first game as a starter in the Premier League, he’s absolutely phenomenal. He’s strong, he’s fast, keep playing.” He holds the ball well and scores goals, so we are very happy with him.”
With Ferguson showing signs that he could become one of the best strikers in the world, Man United should keep him on their shortlist, but a bid of £48m will not be enough to make Brighton consider a sale.
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