Reportedly, Manchester City has set their sights on Evan Ferguson, a highly-rated young talent valued at £120 million ($150 million), with the intention of grooming him as the long-term successor to Erling Haaland. According to inews, Manchester City, along with other top-tier clubs, is closely monitoring the emergence of 18-year-old sensation from Brighton. Ferguson’s exceptional performances at the Amex Stadium, particularly highlighted by his hat-trick against Newcastle United, have not gone unnoticed by the elite clubs across Europe.
While Manchester City is eager to extend Haaland’s contract beyond 2027, they are fully aware of Real Madrid’s keen interest in the player. Consequently, they view Ferguson as a key component of their succession strategy. The prospect of having both Haaland and Ferguson in their squad would undoubtedly bolster their strength, and they are determined to lay the groundwork for this deal well in advance.
Taking a broader perspective, Manchester City’s recent transfer activities have garnered attention. They successfully acquired Josko Gvardiol, a promising talent in central defense, and made early additions such as Mateo Kovacic and the exciting prospect Jeremy Doku for a total of £55.5 million. However, there have been questions raised about the flexibility and lessons learned from their recruitment system, especially after failing to secure top targets like Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. As a result, they had to settle for Mattheus Nunes from Wolves on the deadline day.