The latest transfer talk surrounding Brighton & Hove Albion features a new striker target in Žan Vipotnik. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been linked with eight potential arrivals and two possible departures. The hottest storyline right now concerns German winger Said El Mala, but below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours.
Žan Vipotnik
On Tuesday, it was reported that Brighton is one of several Premier League clubs interested in 24-year-old Slovenian international Žan Vipotnik and has extensively scouted the Swansea City centre-forward. Vipotnik has scored 20 goals and provided 2 assists in 39 Championship appearances this season. During the January 2026 transfer window, Swansea City reportedly set an asking price of £15m for the player, whose current market value is €15.00m according to Transfermarkt.
Arijon Ibrahimović
Brighton is said to like Arijon Ibrahimović, who is owned by Bayern Munich and currently at Heidenheim, according to a Monday report. Villarreal in Spain, as well as Cagliari and Fiorentina in Italy, are also monitoring him, making a return to Serie A, where he has previously played, a possibility.
Said El Mala
The transfer of Said El Mala to Brighton is said to be mostly complete, according to journalist Christopher Michel on Tuesday. The report added that Brighton coach Fabian Hürzeler admires the U21 national player, who will definitely leave 1. FC Köln in the summer. This followed a report on Saturday that El Mala was nearing an agreement with Brighton, though Chelsea and Newcastle United want him to delay making a decision.
Carlos Baleba
According to transfer specialist Ekrem Konur on Sunday, Liverpool is interested in Brighton's Carlos Baleba. Konur reported that the Reds have identified two main targets to strengthen their midfield, with Baleba being one of them. Several other European clubs are also said to be closely monitoring the Cameroonian's development.
Tom Atcheson
Brighton & Hove Albion are one of several clubs to have made checks in recent weeks on Tom Atcheson, a 19-year-old defender who has signed a new long-term contract with Blackburn Rovers, it was reported on Saturday. According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United have also made checks on the player, with additional interest coming from clubs in the Bundesliga and Serie A.
Bart Verbruggen
Bart Verbruggen is Roberto De Zerbi’s choice to move to Tottenham Hotspur, according to a Saturday report. Spurs are reportedly seeking new options in goal for the 2026/27 season, with Verbruggen being their primary option. On Thursday, talkSPORT reported that De Zerbi wants to be reunited with the Dutch goalkeeper at Tottenham, where he was recently appointed manager.
Che Adams
Scottish international centre-forward Ché Adams will have discussions about his future after the current season, it was reported on Friday. He will decide whether to stay at Torino or return to England, and Brighton has maintained its interest in him, which was also apparent during the winter transfer window.
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