Brighton keepers in focus as fans hail Welbeck and debate VAR
Brighton are tenth with seven games left and target Europe after four wins in five. A feasible 13 points is mooted, with clashes against Burnley, Spurs, Newcastle, Chelsea, Wolves, Leeds and Manchester United.
Ex-Brighton forward Warren Aspinall says Fabian Hurzeler is ‘going nowhere’, calling Leverkusen a sideways step. Albion are in tenth with 43 points after four wins in five, with Europe in sight.
Tottenham are considering a summer move for Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen, with Roberto De Zerbi a ‘huge fan’. Any deal is likely to depend on Spurs staying up. Reports claim Vicario has ‘agreed personal terms’ with Inter, and Bayern are also keen.
Brighton monitor Köln winger Said El Mala alongside Chelsea, Newcastle and Brentford. Kicker report Köln want €50m. The 19-year-old has 10 goals and 4 assists in 27 Bundesliga games.
An FSA survey shows around 75% of fans oppose VAR, with more than 97% saying it brings no joy. Brighton supporters slam delays, tight offside calls on Welbeck and Lewis Dunk, and call for ‘clear and obvious’ use only or to scrap it.
Fans hail Danny Welbeck’s 12 goals at 35, Ferdi Kadioglu’s driving runs and defending, and Jan Paul van Hecke’s 29 starts with 3 goals and 2 assists as standout Brighton performers in a European push.
