Celtic’s chances of signing Evan Ferguson may be over before they even started.
Reports claimed that Roma would be sending Ferguson back to Brighton & Hove Albion after a disappointing loan spell.
However, two goals against the Hoops in Roma’s 3-0 win in the Europa League caught the eye among other supporters.
Ferguson would be a huge upgrade on the options available to Wilfried Nancy, but that dream may already be coming to an end.
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Brighton boss hints at recalling Evan Ferguson from Roma
Although his brace was impressive, there is still more to do for the 21-year-old to prove he is capable of delivering on a consistent basis.
Brighton’s manager, Fabian Hurzeler, was asked about the future of his forward, and admitted that he wouldn’t be against bringing him back if the terms of the deal were right.
He said: “Evan is a player from us, so that’s why he will always be an option.
“Of course at the moment he is on loan but we follow it.
“We are pleased how he performed yesterday. Of course, we all follow it. So definitely he might be an option.”
Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty ImagesEvan Ferguson won’t come cheaply for Celtic
If the forward were to join Celtic, the finances of the deal would prove to be really complicated.
According to Capology, the Ireland international earns around £70,000 a week, which would automatically make him Celtic’s highest earner by some distance.
Kieran Tierney is the current highest earner, and it is unlikely that the Bhoys would be too willing to eclipse that.
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