Celtic are being linked with a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson as uncertainty continues to surround his future on the south coast.
After struggling for minutes under Fabian Hurzeler, he was loaned to West Ham in January. But that move did little to revive his form, with the 20-year-old making just three appearances and failing to score.
Having netted only once in the league all season, the contrast with his breakout 2023/24 campaign has been massive. That year, Ferguson’s blend of power and composure in front of goal saw him compared to Harry Kane and reportedly valued at over £100million.
Now, as Brighton weigh up his next move, Celtic have emerged as a potential destination should no substantial Premier League offer materialise.
The Hoops are believed to be monitoring the situation as Brendan Rodgers looks to bolster his forward options. While Ferguson’s form has dipped, his talent is undoubted, and a loan or structured deal could appeal if the terms are right.
However, RecordSport’s Keith Jackson has revealed how he believes the striker’s struggles are down to confidence, and that the raw potential which made him such a hot prospect still lingers beneath the surface.
He said: (Hotline Live), “At that time, he was one of these guys that would come onto the pitch and visualise himself scoring a goal, as if he was going to manifest it.
“He knew he was going to score goals. He didn’t think about it or overthink it—it was just all so natural to him at that point. He was phenomenal, and that is what he got the comparisons with Harry Kane.
“I don’t think that was over the top at the time, because he was going goal for goal with Harry Kane at the time, and looking like a younger, stronger, faster version. There would need to be a reason for Brighton to loan him out—I think he still has a few years left on his contract.
“If it gets to the end of the window, and nobody has taken a punt on him, that is when I think Celtic becomes a realistic possibility.”
Ferguson could thrive in a system that gives him confidence and consistent opportunities.
His physical profile and previous pedigree also align with Rodgers’ preference for intelligent, mobile forwards who can link play and offer a goal threat. The player’s dip in form may lower the financial barrier enough to make a deal possible for Celtic, particularly if Brighton remain reluctant to sell him permanently.
Should Celtic act quickly and decisively, they could land a forward with significant upside, one who has already shown he can deliver at the top level when firing. The next few weeks will determine whether the Hoops make their move.
