Evan Ferguson, the young Brighton striker, has been linked with a move to Celtic as the Scottish club looks to bolster its attacking options. At just 20 years old, Ferguson’s potential move to Parkhead could be a pivotal moment for both his career and Celtic’s ambitions in the upcoming season.
Celtic’s Interest
Celtic, under Brendan Rodgers, are in the market for a new striker after losing Kyogo to Rennes. Reports suggest Ferguson could be the ideal candidate, with experts like Shay Given and Graeme Bailey endorsing the move, believing Celtic could help him regain his confidence and form.
Brighton might be open to another loan move, given Ferguson’s contract runs until 2028 with a £100 million release clause, but his recent form could lead to a cut-price deal. Celtic, having already signed players like Nygren and Tierney, see this as an opportunity to add a promising talent without a large financial outlay.
Fans on X are excited, with many seeing this as a chance for Ferguson to develop, though some are cautious about his recent lack of goals. The general sentiment is optimistic, with odds favoring Celtic as the front-runners.
Transfer Feasibility and Negotiation Challenges
Ferguson’s contract with Brighton runs until June 2029, with a reported £100 million release clause, as mentioned in various reports. However, his recent form and the club’s openness to another loan move suggest that a permanent transfer might be negotiated at a lower fee, possibly around €25.00m as per Transfermarkt. Richard Dunne, a friend of Ferguson’s father, emphasized the need for regular football, stating in the Daily Record that Ferguson will demand guarantees of playing time, which Celtic can offer.
The transfer could be a loan, as suggested by multiple sources, with oddschecker listing Celtic as front-runners at evens as of June 18, 2025. However, competition from clubs like Everton and Fulham, as noted in an X post by @IrishPropaganda, adds complexity. The Daily Record also mentioned that Celtic’s financial power might limit them to a loan deal, with Given noting, "I don’t know if the finances would be to buy him, but if you said for a loan for the season, it would be perfect".