Brighton striker Evan Ferguson is being monitored by Manchester United, who have acknowledged they made an error in not signing him following a youth team trial.
The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season with the Seagulls, netting 10 goals across just 14 starts this campaign. The Irishman has already demonstrated his credentials of performing at the top level with his performances attracting attention from other Premier League clubs.
Ferguson joined Brighton aged 16 from Dublin-based Bohemians, having also trialled at Old Trafford. United have accepted that the striker slipped through their net and are long-term admirers of the striker, whom they are considering making an approach to sign in the future.
