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Stephen Warnock says Liverpool and Everton turned down the chance to sign Brighton and Hove Albion’s rising star, Evan Ferguson. The former left-back claimed that was turned down because ‘he wasn’t quick enough’, as he now thrives in the colours of Europa League-bound, . What is and loss is now Brighton’s gain, with Warnock advising the 18-year-old to stay at the Amex Stadium beyond this summer, as he told .

Roberto De Zerbi’s side are getting many plaudits for the season they are having, the football they are playing and how some of their young stars are performing on the Premier League stage. Ferguson is one of those players, as the hard-hitting striker has scored an impressive six goals from 18 Premier League games this term.



“I think he will get linked to clubs because of his age,” said Warnock.



“It’s interesting because when Ferguson was younger he was looked at by Everton and Liverpool.


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