'Massive' - Leeds expert shares verdict on move to sign Brighton player

Leeds United have been backed to make a sensational move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson in the upcoming January transfer window.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, former Leeds United goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who remains very well connected to the club believes the young striker could have an “excellent season” if he moved to Elland Road.

Football Insider exclusively revealed that the 20-year-old striker is unhappy with his lack of game time under new boss Fabian Hurzeler and wants to quit the club in January.

Leeds will have competition in attempting to sign Ferguson, as Football Insider confirmed that Fulham and Leicester City are both pursuing loan deals for him.

Ferguson has only started once this season in his seven Premier League appearances, but he has proven his attacking qualities since breaking into the Brighton team in 2022.

The Ireland international has scored 13 goals and provided two assists throughout his 54 appearances in the Premier League.

Leeds United backed to provide Evan Ferguson with opportunities

“They’re a massive club who have sat top of the championship,” Robinson told Football Insider.

“The opportunity to play every week for Leeds United with the potential of a promotion out of the championship could be an excellent season.

“You look at Ben White when he was at Leeds there, Joe Rodon last season, he signed permanently.

“They’ve had some really good players on loan at Leeds and the size of the football club, the size of the fan base, and the respect that it has throughout football as a massive club, that puts them in the mix for these type of players.

“Normally you look at those players and you think, well, why would they go to the championship when there’s opportunities potentially in the Premier League?

“But to be part of a club like Leeds United and hopefully what looks like could be a very successful season for them, that’s what brings Leeds United to the table and puts their hat in the ring for a player like Ferguson, which is massive.”

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