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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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George Smith

Manchester United fans sent wild as Brighton sensation Evan Ferguson names team he supports

A growing number of Manchester United supporters would like to see the club make a move for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson this forthcoming summer.

The 18-year-old, who is already a senior international for the Republic of Ireland, has burst onto the scene at the Amex Stadium this season, scoring seven goals and grabbing three assists in just 16 matches. He continued his promising run of form by scoring a second-half brace during Brighton's 5-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Grimsby Town on Sunday, helping book a semi-final showdown with United at Wembley next month.

Ferguson, who recently admitted that he grew up as a United supporter and used to watch current teammate Danny Welbeck, is widely considered as one of the most exciting prospects in the Premier League. He has been a regular fixture in Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi's plans since the campaign restarted on Boxing Day following the World Cup.

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