Brighton & Hove Albion are once again at the centre of transfer speculation, with a new defensive target emerging in the form of Nnamdi Collins. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 7 possible arrivals and 6 potential exits. The hottest storyline right now is about Patrik Mercado, but below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Nnamdi Collins
On Wednesday, it was reported that Brighton & Hove Albion are among several Premier League clubs to have made inquiries in recent months about Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nnamdi Collins. The 22-year-old German youth international, a right-back who can also play centrally, is under contract until 2030, placing his current club in a strong negotiating position where a significant offer would be required for a transfer.
Carlos Baleba
Manchester United are in the best position to sign Carlos Baleba, who is their primary target for the holding midfield role, according to a Wednesday update. Sources who spoke to TEAMtalk said Manchester United have received encouragement in their efforts to sign the Brighton midfielder. It is expected that the south coast club will reduce their asking price of over £100m, and insiders believe an agreement could be reached for a package with a value of approximately £70m.
Carl Rushworth
On Wednesday, Team Talk reported that Carl Rushworth, who is currently performing well on loan at Coventry City, is the subject of interest from several clubs, including Manchester United.
Jack Hinshelwood
Arsenal and Manchester City are understood to be the leading clubs interested in Brighton's 20-year-old English midfielder, Jack Hinshelwood, as of Wednesday. CaughtOffside has been informed by sources close to the agents industry that as the summer of 2026 nears, the versatile player has attracted significant interest from top English clubs. With his contract valid until June 2028, Brighton would demand a fee between €45-55 million.
Patrik Mercado
Brighton are interested in Independiente Del Valle midfielder Patrik Mercado, as are fellow Premier League clubs Bournemouth and Fulham, according to a report on Monday. The three clubs could make formal approaches in the coming weeks for the 22-year-old, who is expected to move this summer.
Franco Mastantuono
El Nacional reported on Monday that Premier League clubs Tottenham and Brighton & Hove Albion are contenders to sign right winger Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid. The report states that Tottenham is prepared to offer approximately €50 million.
Joe Gomez
According to a CaughOffside report on Saturday, a source close to Liverpool has stated that Joe Gomez is viewed as an important market asset. The report also states that Brighton is more distanced in the pursuit of the defender, partly due to a salary request of over 5 million euros per season and concerns regarding his injury history.
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