Brighton & Hove Albion's transfer plans are taking shape, with the latest reports linking the club to Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour. An analysis of the past seven days shows the Seagulls have been tied to eight potential arrivals and one possible departure, with the hottest storyline currently revolving around Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. The following is a roundup of the latest news on the most significant transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Luca Weinhandl
On Wednesday, it was reported that Brighton have a strong interest in Sturm Graz's Austrian midfielder Luca Weinhandl before the January transfer window and face competition from Premier League clubs Arsenal and Aston Villa. The 17-year-old is considered a highly-rated prospect. According to a source, scouts from all three English clubs attended recent matches to create reports. It is expected that a deal valued at approximately £17m will be sufficient for a transfer to be completed. While Sturm Graz are not under pressure to sell, the player is also not in a hurry to leave. It is likely his performances will be monitored further before more formal discussions could begin in January. Arsenal are understood to have already made some initial contacts, although these are not at an advanced stage.
Cher Ndour
Brighton & Hove Albion was one of several English clubs to have made enquiries about Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour, 22, earlier this summer, and according to a report on Wednesday, they all remain attentive to his situation. Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, and Hull City also made enquiries, while Liverpool also remain admirers of the Italian international. There is a growing belief among Premier League clubs that Ndour could become available in the future, with 2027 seen as a potential opportunity for a move. A significant factor in any future negotiations is a 50 per cent sell-on clause held by his former club, Paris Saint-Germain. Ndour's contract with the Italian club runs until 2029.
Geny Catamo
On Monday, it was reported that Brighton are interested in Geny Catamo and that any interested party would have to pay around €40 million to sign him. The player has a contract with Sporting CP until 2029 and a €60 million release clause, and the club is not under pressure to sell him in January. A separate report from Monday, according to Team Talk, stated that Brighton is among the clubs to have checked on the winger and has increased its scouting in recent weeks. The same report noted that Catamo is open to the possibility of moving to the Premier League.
Yasin Ayari
Liverpool are interested in Brighton's Yasin Ayari as a potential addition to their squad, according to a Tuttomercato report from Thursday. The report adds that Liverpool has identified the player as a profile with characteristics similar to Alexis Mac Allister.
Gabriel Rajkovic
On Saturday, it was reported that Brighton are monitoring the progress of Gabriel Rajkovic after being made aware of his potential. The Seagulls are among a number of clubs tracking the 15-year-old Valerenga winger, with other English clubs including Newcastle United, Brentford, Aston Villa, and Leeds United also monitoring him. The interest is widespread across Europe, as Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich have reportedly watched or scouted the teenager. His contract with the Norwegian club is valid until the end of 2028.
Julian Hall
Brighton & Hove Albion are interested in 18-year-old New York Red Bulls centre-forward Julian Hall and continue to assess his progress, as per a report from Thursday. The teenager, who holds both United States and Poland citizenship, has attracted significant interest from numerous leading European clubs, which has reportedly not been diminished by a new four-year contract he signed. Aston Villa and Brentford are also described as being interested, while it is understood that Manchester United and BlueCo, the ownership group behind Chelsea, have also assessed his potential.
Benjamin Nygren
On Saturday, Benjamin Nygren, who was linked with some of Europe’s top leagues, confirmed there was interest in him from clubs including Brighton. However, Nygren stated that it did not progress beyond interest, adding that he plays for a big club. He also mentioned the chance to treble his wages but said the speculation did not influence him.
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