Evan Ferguson's potential departure from Brighton is explored, alongside the pursuit of Ben Doak by Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town.
Ireland striker Evan Ferguson is in demand but Brighton may not want to sell, while Crystal Palace and Ipswich eye Liverpool’s Ben Doak after Ferguson had surgery on a broken foot. Ferguson has made 14 appearances this season, scoring once, and could be allowed to leave on loan. Bournemouth have made an initial inquiry as they react to the loss of Evanilson for an extended period. Brighton are yet to decide whether to sanction Ferguson’s departure.
The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland striker has had a difficult 18 months but he remains highly rated and Brighton could need cover because of Elsewhere, Crystal Palace and Ipswich are set to test Liverpool’s resolve to keep Ben Doak by making improved bids worth £20 million (€24 million) for the Scotland forward.Both clubs had opening offers of £15 million rejected last week, with Liverpool thought to be holding out for closer to £30 million for the 19-year-old, who is on loan at Middlesbrough. Palace want to bolster their attacking options having struggled for goals. They are expected to return with another offer in the coming days, with sporting director Dougie Freedman having identified Doak as the primary target after watching him on several occasions in the Championship for Michael Carrick’s side. He has scored twice and provided six assists in 21 appearances there and made his Scotland debut in September after being named in Steve Clarke’s squad for Euro 2024 but having to withdraw injured. Palace hope an improved offer may tempt Liverpool into selling a player they signed from Celtic in March 2022 after paying about £600,000 in compensation. Ipswich have also been heavily tracking Doak’s progress and are ready to rival Palace’s bid. Fulham and Brentford have also been linked with a move for Doak, the EFL’s young player of the month in Novembe
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