Brighton’s Diego Coppola targeted by Lazio
Brighton join Napoli and Cagliari in race for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Andrea Natali as Fabian Hurzeler seeks to reinforce defence after Van Hecke’s exit and with Lewis Dunk’s deal running to 2027.
Brighton sold Ruairi McConville to Norwich for £1.5m, then signed Eiran Cashin for £9m. McConville has since starred for Norwich and is touted as a potential £20m defender.
Eight Albion players feature at the 2026 World Cup, with Ayari scoring twice and Verbruggen impressing. Fabian Hurzeler tours the US, visits Brazil camp and returns set for Premier League and Europe.
Lazio target Brighton’s Diego Coppola after limited minutes, with a loan plus option to buy on table. Barcelona product Sergi Dominguez also eyed as they replace departing Romagnoli and possibly Gila.
Brighton prepare measures to fend off Tottenham and Liverpool interest in Yasin Ayari after a busy Spurs window under Roberto De Zerbi is highlighted.
