Brighton is one of several Premier League clubs monitoring Pape Gueye. The situation of the 27-year-old Villarreal midfielder is also reportedly being watched by Crystal Palace and Sunderland. Interest in the Senegal international, who has 44 caps and 7 goals for his country, has grown following his performances for his club and country. He joined Villarreal in July 2024 and his contract runs until June 2028. His current market value is €40.00m, according to Transfermarkt. It was reported in June 2026 that Villarreal had rejected offers exceeding €40 million during the January 2026 window. In April 2026, it was separately reported that Manchester United was prepared to trigger a €45 million release clause.