Chelsea eager to sign £100m-rated Evan Ferguson but face 'major stumbling block' in bid to land Brighton star

Ferguson has been on song this season having scored six goals in 18 Premier League appearances which include a hat-trick against Newcastle United. The teenager penned a new deal with Brighton in November which will keep him at the club until 2029.

The forward's rich vein of form in 2023 has attracted interest from Chelsea, who are known to be long-time admirers of the Irish international, according to The Standard. The Seagulls, though, are unlikely to let yet another player join the Blues after their star midfielder Moises Caicedo headed to Stamford Bridge in the summer.

The Blues remain determined to sign the Brighton star despite his reported £100million release clause as the player fits their wage structure. Unlike the club's other targets like Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen who are set to demand a salary in the region of £200,000 per week, Ferguson would likely want half of that amount.

For now, the attacker remains focused on Roberto De Zerbi's side and will be next seen in action on January 22 when his club face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.