A fresh link to an Osasuna defender is the latest story to emerge from a busy period of transfer speculation for Brighton & Hove Albion. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 11 possible arrivals and 9 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most important of those transfer rumours.
Enzo Boyomo
On Monday, it was reported that Brighton is closely monitoring Osasuna's 24-year-old Cameroonian defender, Enzo Boyomo. His situation is also being watched by fellow Premier League clubs Everton and Sunderland, as well as Como in Italy. This information reportedly confirms a previous exclusive from Africafoot. Boyomo is under contract with his current club until June 2029.
Franco Mastantuono
Fichajes reported on Sunday that Brighton & Hove Albion have been linked with Real Madrid’s under-used youngster, Franco Mastantuono. Seventy days ago, El Nacional reported that Premier League clubs Tottenham and Brighton were contenders to sign the right winger, adding that Tottenham was prepared to offer approximately €50 million.
Jan Paul van Hecke
On Sunday, Voetbal International reported that Liverpool has made initial contact concerning a potential transfer for Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke. The defender has one year left on his contract, and the club values him at approximately 35 million euros. The report adds that Arne Slot appreciates the player and previously wanted to bring him to Feyenoord. Also on Sunday, it was reported that Chelsea have joined Liverpool as a club interested in signing the defender, who is believed to want to advance his career this summer. According to a recent report, Van Hecke had already informed Brighton that he is planning to move after this season.
Kingsford Boakye
Ghanaian left winger Kingsford Boakye has attracted interest from several European clubs, it was reported on Sunday. The 21-year-old is reportedly being monitored by Brighton, Manchester United, Atlético de Madrid, RB Leipzig, AS Monaco, Feyenoord, and Genoa. His contract with Everton is set to expire on June 30, 2026.
Carl Rushworth
According to a report from Nixon on Sunday, Coventry are keen for clarity on the future of Carl Rushworth. The goalkeeper is eager to represent Brighton in the top flight, but if his chances of regular football are limited, it is likely he will be allowed to depart on loan again. The report states that a potential loan could include an option to buy. A day earlier, on Saturday, it was reported that Coventry were on the verge of completing the permanent signing of the goalkeeper.
Hayden Hackney
On Friday, Brighton were reported to be planning a move for Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney, according to Pete O’Rourke. It was previously noted that Brighton have been monitoring Hackney closely but have their own constraints.
For all the latest news, be sure to check the Brighton & Hove Albion club page.
