Brighton & Hove Albion appreciates Algerian central midfielder Hicham Boudaoui's (26) modern 'box-to-box' profile, noting his ability to move past opponent lines and sustain high-intensity efforts, and his impressive performances at the Africa Cup of Nations are attracting attention. He has earned 30 caps for Algeria. Several European clubs have recently made inquiries, and Galatasaray is reportedly monitoring the situation closely, but a significant source of competition could come from England via Brighton. Boudaoui, who is under contract with Nice until June 2027, was already associated with a departure last summer.
While the general expectation was for a move next summer, his current form, which includes 1 goal and 2 assists in 13 Ligue 1 appearances this season, could cause a transfer to happen sooner. Nice is in a difficult position, as losing him in January would be a detriment to the team's performance, but his transfer value is at its highest point. His current Transfermarkt market value is €12.00m, though Nice's asking price was reportedly between €23m-€25m in June 2025. The club might therefore be willing to consider a transfer this winter if an acceptable offer is made.
