Brighton's Swedish international Yasin Ayari sought a move away from the club, but a transfer did not materialize. Following Brighton's acquisition of midfielder Chema Andres, Ayari has been linked with both Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. The 22-year-old midfielder has one year left on his contract, and with the European transfer window now closed, his options for a potential move are limited. Ayari, who has 25 caps and 5 goals for his country, joined Brighton in January 2023 from AIK for a reported €4 million and currently has a market value of €40.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In January 2026, it was said that Brighton rejected a reported offer of £20 million from Nottingham Forest.