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Burnley to compete with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign versatile €20m-rated star – report
Burnley are prepared to go head-to-head with Brighton & Hove Albion in the race to sign Getafe defender Marc Cucurella, The Telegraph reports. Cucurella has been with La Liga outfit for the past two seasons, where he has impressed with four goals and eight assists from 85 appearances. The Spaniard started his career as a left-back, but he was vastly played on the left side of the midfield for Getafe in their preferred 4-4-2 formation. Brighton have been heavily tipped to sign him this summer, but it appears that they could now face competition from Burnley for his services. Sportslens view: Cucurella has played with lesser possession at Getafe, and he has regularly backtracked to help out his left-back with defensive duties. Brighton appear the perfect fit for him with their possession...
Brighton & Hove Albion front-runners to sign Crystal Palace target valued at £20m – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are interested in signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as they look to improve their scoring record next season, The Sun reports. The 22-year-old has been on the fringes of the Gunners’ first-team this year, and he could head for the exit door before the transfer deadline closes. It is now reported that the Seagulls are weighing up an approach for the marksman, who has also been linked with Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace. The Gunners are eyeing around £20 million for his services. Brighton are deemed front-runners to sign him, with Palace reluctant to meet the price. Sportslens view: Nketiah was in-and-out of the starting line-up during the first half of last season but struggled to secure regular game time in the back end. Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-E...
Brighton in talks to sign 23-year-old with 28 goal contributions last season – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are continuing negotiations with Celtic to sign Odsonne Edouard, journalist Ignazio Genuardi claims. The Seagulls are eyeing a new striker this summer, and they have been linked with multiple names including Edouard. It is now reported that they are in talks with the Hoops to land the Frenchman, who recently entered the final year of his contract. Brighton are aiming to reach a transfer agreement by next week. Sportslens view: Brighton recently received £50 million from the sale of Ben White to Arsenal. They have yet to make any signings from the funds received, and it could soon happen. Potter has already ruled out the purchase of a new central defender this summer. The focus could lie on pursuing a striker that can improve their scoring prospects. The club...
Brighton & Hove Albion agree €18m deal to sign 23-year-old versatile star – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are on the verge of signing defender Marc Cucurella after finalising a transfer fee with Getafe, Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida claims. The Spain international has been one of the top targets for the Seagulls this summer, and it appears that they have finally reached an agreement to sign him. Graham Potter’s side have agreed to pay €18 million for the 23-year-old, who is currently participating for Spain at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Sportslens view: Cucurella started his career at left-back, but over the past few seasons, he has played at left wing-back or on the left side of midfield. The Spaniard could be ideally suited to the Premier League as he is good aerially and solid with his ground work with key tackles and interceptions. He still needs to work o...
Southampton win the race to sign Brighton target with 13 goal contributions last season – report
Southampton have beaten Brighton & Hove Albion to the signing of Chelsea right-back Tino Livramento, Goal.com reports. The 18-year-old starred for the Blues’ development squad last term, bagging three goals and 10 assists from 26 appearances. He had the chance to sign a new contract beyond June 2022 but has turned down the proposal to pursue a new challenge. Brighton seemed favourites to sign him last month. The Seagulls wanted him to compete with Tariq Lamptey for a starting role. However, the Saints have beaten them to the youngster’s signature after agreeing to pay an initial fee of around £5 million. The Blues will retain a buy-back clause in excess of £25m as part of the deal. Sportslens view: Livramento has excelled in the Blues’ youth ranks with his versatility to play...
Brighton keen on signing £38.4m-rated star with 26 goal contributions last season – report
Brighton & Hove Albion have revived their interest in signing Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, The Athletic’s Andy Naylor claims. The Seagulls were keen on landing the Uruguayan last year, but Benfica won the race to sign him from Almeria for £20 million. The 22-year-old had a productive season for the Portuguese giants, registering 14 goals and 12 assists from 44 appearances. It is now reported that the Seagulls are back in the hunt for the marksman, who is still under rehabilitation after a knee surgery. Sportslens view: Brighton are searching for a new striker this summer, and they have been heavily linked with Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard in the past few weeks. However, it appears that they are prioritising a move for Nunez. Portuguese outlet O Jogo (page 12) claims that the club hav...
£50m star to undergo Arsenal medical on Wednesday ahead of transfer – report
Ben White will have a medical with Arsenal on Wednesday ahead of his £50 million transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth claims. The Gunners were in regular discussions with the Seagulls for the centre-back last month, and they recently reached a transfer agreement. The formalities could not be completed with the 23-year-old on holiday after his involvement with England at the European Championships. He recently returned from his vacation in Mykonos, and it is reported that a medical has been scheduled with the north London club on Wednesday. White is set to become the club’s third signing of the summer transfer window after the arrivals of Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga. The Gunners have made a huge outlay to prise him away from the Seagull...
Crystal Palace may have just received a massive boost to sign 22-goal star this summer
Crystal Palace may have just received a massive boost to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer. Edouard has entered the final year of his Hoops contract, and the Bhoys are ready to offload him at the right price. Brighton are thought to be leading the race to sign the 23-year-old striker, with Rudy Galetti even claiming that they have made a formal bid of €25 million to sign him. However, the latest report from Argus suggests that Brighton are not at all interested in signing the striker. A well-placed source have told them: “Reports that keep emerging are completely false.” Leicester City and West Ham United were heavily linked with Edouard earlier this summer, but Palace may have a chance here to wrap up the deal for him. The Eagles are long-term admirers of Edouard, ...
Arteta cannot afford Arsenal’s £50 million gamble to fail
The news that Arsenal will sign Ben White from Brighton & Hove Albion is a major statement by the club. According to The Athletic, the deal is subject to a medical and the fee will be around £50 million. SL View White is an excellent centre-back, but is he worth the huge outlay? He shone during his loan spell with Leeds United, helping the Yorkshire club win promotion to the Premier League. The 23-year-old subsequently nailed down a first-team spot with Brighton, playing an integral role as the Seagulls avoided relegation. His performances saw him called up to England’s squad for the European Championships, but he didn’t see any game time during the tournament. Arsenal desperately need to improve their defensive options, having missed out on European qualification last season. However,...
Barcelona man could be set for €15m Premier League move
Barcelona are confident that they will sell Martin Braithwaite in the next few days, according to Spanish outlet Sport. Braithwaite arrived at Barcelona in February 2020 for a €18 million fee from Leganes. The club had to be granted special permission from La Liga to sign him outside of the transfer window, following an injury crisis in forward areas. Braithwaite at Euro 2020 The Danish striker has often been a bit-part player at the Camp Nou, making more appearances as a substitute than as a starter. In his 53 outings for La Blaugrana, he has scored eight goals, including a winner in last season’s Copa del Rey semi-final against Sevilla. With the arrivals of Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay, the 30-year-old is moving further down the pecking order. As a result, it is looking increasingly l...
Watford begin talks with Genk for Paul Onuachu
Premier League new boys Watford have opened talks with Genk for striker Paul Onuachu. Onuachu has been linked in recent times with several Premier League clubs, from Arsenal to Brighton, after he scored 35 goals in all competitions in Belgium last season. And now the Watford Observer has reported that Watford, who won promotion back to the English top league this past season, have opened talks to sign Onuachu. The report further said the talks have not yet reached an advanced stage. Onuachu’s transfer market value is put at 20 Million Euros, but Genk hope they can get far more for the giant striker, who cost them six Million Euros two years ago. Recommended Stories You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with...
Chris Sutton’s three-word reaction as Rangers star is linked with Man Utd
Manchester United want to sign Rangers right-back and skipper James Tavernier, according to 90min. Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion and Norwich City are also interested in bringing him back to the Premier League. The Rangers star ended last season with 15 goals and 10 assists across all competitions and helped the Ibrox side win their 55th Scottish Premiership title. Tavernier impressed in the domestic league and the Europa League, and it seems he has attracted the Red Devils and co. However, Celtic legend Chris Sutton has rejected the idea on Twitter. This is unlikely… https://t.co/vEX1SguswI — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) June 30, 2021 Sportslens View Although the 29-year-old is undoubtedly the best right-back in the Scottish top-flight, the report linking him with a move to Man Utd...
