Brighton weigh Baleba talk as Hurzeler targets more

A Brighton goalkeeper departs as transfer talk grows around Carl Rushworth and a possible Coventry move, with Albion’s goalkeeping plans under scrutiny.
Sky Sports address claims linking Carlos Baleba with Manchester United and Brighton, amid the latest transfer gossip around Albion and the Premier League.
Brighton have signed 18-year-old winger Zadok Yohanna for about £21.5m. Fabian Hurzeler praised his pace, creativity and final-third impact, but said he needs time to adapt.
Fabian Hurzeler said Brighton ‘challenged the establishment’ by reaching the Conference League, but believes greater consistency can drive further progress next season.
Brighton have reportedly rejected £5m bids from West Ham and Anderlecht for Amario Cozier-Duberry, with Rangers, Salzburg, Hull, Paris FC and Bolton also keen.
If Liverpool buy Yankuba Minteh, Diego Gomez could gain a bigger Brighton role. Gomez scored 10 goals, offers more discipline and may be Hurzeler’s right-wing option.
Igor Julio said injuries made last season his toughest, but he feels stronger and ready to compete again, at Brighton ‘or somewhere else’, with regular football his priority.
Brighton’s planned pre-season camp in France was cancelled after helicopter damage linked to Donald Trump and Keir Starmer disrupted arrangements.