Brighton weigh Welbeck sale as Bardghji interest grows
Brighton cancelled their France camp after G7 helicopters damaged pitches, losing the Annecy friendly. They moved to Austria and may start 2026-27 with only 4 pre-season games.
Chelsea have held positive initial talks with Brighton over Danny Welbeck. Albion are open to a sale, with 1 year left on his deal, if they receive a fair price.
Brighton are in the lead for Roony Bardghji and are willing to make a formal offer if Yankuba Minteh leaves, while Barcelona want a buyback clause.
Brighton captain Maisie Symonds has signed a new long-term deal after leading the side to the Women's FA Cup final and earning a first senior England call-up in 2025.
Lewis Dunk took a 200-pack of Yorkshire Tea to Brighton's Austria camp after the club switched plans from France, where damaged pitches forced Annecy's friendly to be cancelled.
Brighton are set for a cash boost from Kjell Scherpen's move to Ipswich, with Albion holding a 40% sell-on clause after his €10m plus €3m add-ons transfer from USG.
Brighton pre-season update from Austria, with Evan Ferguson and Kaoru Mitoma latest and new signings spotted.
