John Fallon: United not yet right for Ferguson

The notion that Ferguson was being lined up for United in the short-term was far-fetched.

IRISH SEAGULL: Evan Ferguson has committed his long-term future to Brighton by signing a contract that runs until 2028. Pic: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

TWO contrasting examples of Manchester United teenage striker recruits underscore why Old Trafford is not the right place for Evan Ferguson at this embryonic stage of his career.

Wayne Rooney was, similar to the Irish forward, 18 when Alex Ferguson convinced his board in 2004 to shell out a package worth £27m (€30.4m) to purchase the Everton striker.