‘The real deal’: Carragher blown away by ‘special’ striker Tottenham trying to sign

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has raved about Tottenham Hotspur target Evan Ferguson.

The former Liverpool defender has said on Gary Neville’s podcast that Evan Ferguson, who has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window, is the real deal and will get better in the coming years.

TEAMtalk has reported that Tottenham want to sign Ferguson from Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer transfer window.

Spurs want the 18-year-old Republic of Ireland international striker to replace Harry Kane.

England international striker Kane has joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

TEAMtalk has claimed that Tottenham have enquired about a potential deal for Ferguson.

Evan Ferguson

However, the teenager signed a new contract with Brighton recently, and it remains to be seen if the Seagulls can be convinced to cash in on him now.

Ferguson found the back of the net for Brighton this past weekend.

Praise for Tottenham Hotspur target Evan Ferguson

Brighton beat Luton 4-1 at home in their opening Premier League game of the season.

Republic of Ireland international striker Ferguson scored for the Seagulls in the fifth minute of injury time.

Ferguson has made 21 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.

The striker has scored seven goals and given two assists in those matches.

Carragher said about Ferguson: “I am sure he will be there for a couple of years, but he looks the real deal.”

The pundit added: “I think the lad they have got upfront is pretty special, and he is only going to get better with him (Roberto De Zerbi) as manager.”

While Ferguson is a very good striker and has a lot of potential, it might be too much to ask of him if he is to replace Kane at Tottenham.

After all, Ferguson is only 18.

Kane is one of the best strikers in the world and has been banging in the goals for fun for a number of years now.

Ferguson is just starting his career.

We believe that if Tottenham do sign Ferguson this summer, then they should allow him time and afford him patience to grow and develop.