Manchester United suffer transfer blow as top target agrees new long-term deal

Evan Ferguson joined Brighton from Irish club Bohemians in January 2021 and has enjoyed a breakthrough season, scoring nine goals in all competitions, including four in the Premier League.

"Evan's extension is great news," said Brighton coach Roberto de Zerbi.

"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."

After moving to Brighton, he made his debut for the club in the 2-1 FA Cup victory over West Bromwich Albion in January 2022.

He was handed his Premier League debut by Graham Potter in February 2022, becoming the club’s youngest-ever Premier League player at the time.

He has also become a regular with the Republic of Ireland national team, and he scored his first goal for his country in his first start against Latvia in March.