Brighton boss thinks Cork striker 'can be the new Evan Ferguson'

Meanwhile, Seani Maguire could be heading back to Turner’s Cross.

Mark O'Mahony of Brighton looks on during the Premier League match against Manchester City. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Evan Ferguson may be elevated as Ireland’s saviour but his Brighton boss feels compatriot Mark O’Mahony possesses some superior traits.

Ferguson shot to fame over 2023 – scoring a Premier League hat-trick against Newcastle United – but this year’s nightmare concluded last week with injury ruling him out for the season.