Clinton Morrison has urged Manchester United to launch an incredible last-ditch hijack to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson.

The 20-year-old striker is set to join West Ham United on loan until the end of the season on deadline day.

But Morrison believes the Red Devils should have been in the frame for his fellow Ireland international.

"Listen, Evan Ferguson's talented. I'm surprised that there aren't a lot more clubs looking at him," Morrison told Express Sport.

"Because obviously he's been stop-start at Brighton, he's had a lot of injuries, but we saw when he burst onto the scene [how good he can be].

"He's still at a young age, why not? He's young; he's got great potential; why not Man United? You probably could get him for a good deal, and you can still go and sign someone like Viktor Gyokeres in the summer as well.

"But in this window, I think there should be more Premier League clubs looking at Evan Ferguson. I like him. He holds the ball up while he can run in behind; he scores goals.

"So it'd be a great addition for anyone. West Ham, his old manager, Graham Potter, they're interested. But Man United need a centre forward in this January window.

"You're not going to get Victor Gyokeres, who's going to cost a lot of money. I'd go and get Evan Ferguson.

"Because Evan Ferguson fits the way they want to play at Man United. So it'd be a good sign in that."