Brighton at Spurs, Cozier-Duberry shines on loan
Predicted Brighton XI for Tottenham away, with Roberto De Zerbi set to keep trusted starters and a call made on Carlos Baleba’s role for the 5.30pm kick-off.
Fan piece hails Mitoma’s impact for Brighton and Japan, noting his Wembley goal v England and another assist for Albion, and how he connects supporters from both countries.
Brighton loanee Amario Cozier-Duberry hits a brace for Bolton, taking him to 8 goals and 8 assists. Fan pundit says he is ‘Premier League’ and ‘levels above’ League One, casting doubt on a Bolton return.
Report claims Brighton could drop £115m valuation of Carlos Baleba after a below-par 2025/26, with Man Utd eyeing a deal and personal terms said to be in place as he enters final two years of contract.
Van Hecke looks set to leave for Champions League football. Brighton weigh Boscagli or Coppola to step up, monitor Webster’s ACL return, and assess Cashin’s progress after Blackburn loan. New CB unlikely.
Brighton push to sign 19-year-old Cologne forward Said El Mala with €4-5.2m first-year salary, a 5x rise. Talks ongoing, Cologne resist and may seek a sale with loan-back. Albion willing to wait.
