WEST BROM defender Nathan Ferguson is attracting interest from Tottenham and Crystal Palace as Premier League clubs seek a cut-price January deal.
A breakout star for the Championship table-toppers, 19-year-old Ferguson will become a free agent in the summer unless the Baggies can secure a contract extension.
Ferguson has featured 13 times for West BromCredit: Rex Features
Fears that he may turn down the chance to stay at West Brom have reportedly prompted them to consider a January cash-in.
The Daily Mail claims the Midlands club would only be in line for around £300,000 if Ferguson leaves at the end of his contract, at which point a compensation package would have to be agreed or determined by a tribunal.
Under Slaven Bilic, Ferguson made his debut on the opening day win at Nottingham Forest and has also been selected for England Under-20s.
Crystal Palace are said to want the full-back, who can play on the left or the right, to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
But Spurs are also in need of a new defender having not replaced Kieran Trippier.
Serge Aurier continues to get the nod in the majority of games despite criticism from fans and pundits.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has used Juan Foyth as a makeshift alternative amid the absence of Kyle Walker-Peters – who has gone without a Prem game since August to bewilder supporters.
January may be considered the best time to act with Aurier admitting he previously sought a move away.
And with West Brom hoping to tie down Ferguson to a five-year deal, they may have to break the habit of a lifetime and act fast.
Spurs will make West Brom teenager Nathan Ferguson their top target for the problem right-back slot
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
