Brighton tie down Tate Ferdinand as Vuskovic fit is praised
Brighton were ready to trigger Carlos Espi's €25m clause as a Welbeck replacement, but Real Madrid moved quickly and sealed the Levante striker on a deal to 2031.
Brighton face Strasbourg in Austria on 1 August after their Evian camp was cancelled. The friendly is behind closed doors, with highlights on Albion's website.
Welbeck is reportedly close to leaving Brighton for Chelsea, despite previously calling the fixture a 'fierce' rivalry after Albion's 3-0 win in 2025.
Leicester have reportedly agreed a loan for Brighton winger Tommy Watson, a move that could clear the way for Rangers to sign Stephy Mavididi.
Hamburg reporter Henrik Jacobs says Fabian Hurzeler's build-from-the-back style suits Brighton signing Luka Vuskovic, praising his calmness, intelligence and set-piece threat.
Former Brighton star wanted by Ipswich Town after £14m transfer decision.
Tate Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand's son, has signed his first professional deal with Brighton after helping the under-21s reach the Sussex Senior Cup final.
