Brighton lose Welbeck as Bloom backs young forwards
Michael Svoboda said Brighton’s possession-based style and defending suit him after joining from Venezia, as the Austria centre-back targets a strong start to Premier League life.
Fabian Hurzeler said Luka Vuskovic was signed because he fits Brighton’s identity - composed on the ball, hard-working, mature and driven to improve, not just naturally talented.
Tony Bloom said Danny Welbeck’s sale to Chelsea is a big loss, but backed Brighton’s ‘really good young forwards’ and said preparations for the new season and Europe are on track.
Torino have opened talks over a loan for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson after his difficult Roma spell, with Albion open to another temporary move.
Manchester United are not proceeding with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after his ankle ligament injury, despite Romano saying the player had been ‘pushing like crazy’ to join.
Brighton host Roma in pre-season, with Carlos Baleba absent as Fabian Hurzeler makes selection calls on Luka Vuskovic and Lewis Dunk.
