Chelsea have been urged to make a move by some supporters to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson.
Ferguson has been one of the standout names for the Seagulls this season despite being only 18. The Irish attacker has enjoyed a rather successful breakthrough campaign at the AMEX Stadium with seven goals in 16 games.
After earning his Premier League debut under Graham Potter last season, the teenager has continued his progression for Roberto De Zerbi's side this campaign. His performances for the Seagulls have resulted in some of the country's biggest clubs showing interest - including Chelsea.
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Last month, reports from The Sun claimed that the Blues were weighing up a summer move for the striker, with Tottenham also interested as a long-term replacement for Harry Kane.
Chelsea have previous in working with the south coast club after signing Marc Cucurella and Graham Potter in the last 10 months. Director of global talent Paul Winstanley also has experience dealing with their Premier League rivals after working as their head of recruitment before taking up a new role in SW6.
Ferguson continued to show his quality for Brighton in their FA Cup quarter-final against Grimsby Town. The wonderkid returned to De Zerbi's starting line-up for the visit of the EFL side and netted twice in the 5-0 win.
His first came after he managed to bring the ball down inside the penalty box before calmly slotting home and he then ran onto a loose ball to double his tally.
His double in the cup has sparked some Chelsea supporters to call for Todd Boehly to sign the striker amid the Blues' difficulties in attack this season. Potter's side lack an out-and-out number nine and have utilised Kai Havertz in a false 9 role.
Here is what some of them have had to say on Ferguson...
@CFCYusuf1: Hope Chelsea sign Ferguson and not any other 9
@OmariSeaZN: Evan Ferguson should be number 1 target for summer, he is special.
@FelixJohnston_: Evan Ferguson is the real deal. Chelsea need a number 9
@CFC_Kezz: He's the next Harry Kane. We have to take him in the summer.
@_adamCFC_: Give me the Irish Ronaldo.
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