Tim Sherwood urges Newcastle United to sign Evan Ferguson

MAKING HIS MARK: Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring against Everton. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Tim Sherwood has urged Newcastle United to splash out for Evan Ferguson – comparing the Irish striker to their former legend and teammate Alan Shearer.

Sherwood captained that Blackburn Rovers Premier League winners of 1995 that had Shearer as its focal point and he sees similarities in the rising Brighton and Hove Albion teen.