Celtic’s need for a new first-team striker is no secret.
Since Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah left Celtic, the Parkhead club have struggled to find a suitable replacement to lead their attacking line.
However, that could be about to change as Brighton look to make their stance on Evan Ferguson’s loan deal with Roma.
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The Premier League club are looking to end Ferguson’s Roma loan and, it seems, Celtic are in amongst other clubs who have been approached about a deal for the Republic of Ireland international striker.
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Brighton approach Celtic about a deal for Evan Ferguson
According to TeamTalk, Brighton have approached Celtic about a possible deal for the young striker after his loan deal at Roma appears to have failed.
The 21-year-old forward has made 14 appearances for the Serie A club and has scored just one goal. Averaging just over 39 minutes per game, Ferguson is struggling for game time and it apppears that his future at Brighton is over.
Celtic tried to sign Ferguson on loan in the summer, but it appears that the Seagulls are looking to offload the Irishman on a permanent basis.
Wilfried Nancy will be looking to add more firepower in the January transfer window and Ferguson may well be a viable option for the Parkhead club.
Celtic face stiff competition from Everton for Evan Ferguson
Ferguson is a Celtic fan and that could sway the youngster into making the switch to Glasgow.
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However, it appears that the Glasgow giants face competition for the stiker.
TeamTalk also claims that Everton and Leicester City have been also been asked if they want Ferguson alongside a ‘whole host of clubs’ as Brighton look to broker a January deal.
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