BREAKING NEWS: coming from Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal has reached verbal agreement to sign Premier league sensational striker. Arsenal have been linked with a move for him in the summer, with the 19-year-old seen as a potential to the Gunners’ perceived lack of firepower in the No.9 role. Arteta to sign one of Premier league best.
Recent performances have eased the pressure on Arsenal to secure a consistent goal scorer, as evidenced by their six consecutive Premier League victories, during which they have netted a total of 25 goals. However, a lackluster offensive display against Porto in the Champions League served as a stark reminder of the need for a natural center-forward in the squad.
Brighton is anticipated to demand approximately €115 million for Ferguson, a hefty price tag reminiscent of their sale of Moises Caicedo to Chelsea last summer. This investment represents a significant financial commitment for Arsenal, particularly considering Ferguson’s relatively underwhelming season. Despite his promising start, where he notably scored a hat-trick against Newcastle, Ferguson has only managed six goals in 31 appearances, with his last goal dating back to November. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has frequently rotated him in and out of the starting lineup.
Nevertheless, Ferguson remains an appealing prospect for Arsenal, especially as they seek a striker this summer. According to data firm SciSports, Ferguson has the potential to develop into an exceptional player, with a potential rating of 124.1, surpassing other players with similar characteristics. For instance, Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund has a ceiling of 119.4, while Roma’s Tammy Abraham, though linked with Arsenal in the past, has a potential rating of 109.0, albeit currently sidelined with an injury.
Despite Ferguson’s immense potential, there is a clear drawback: at 19 years old, he is not yet considered a top-tier player, evident from his SciSkill rating of 84.2, which falls short of elite standards. The crucial question for Arsenal is whether they deem Ferguson’s potential worth the significant financial investment, considering the inherent risk involved in such a gamble on a player who may not fully realize his talents.
