Brighton Daily News Roundup
Brighton’s recent form of six wins in eight has put them in a strong position for a top-six finish with four to play. With Newcastle, Wolves, Leeds and Man United ahead, it is in their hands if they keep winning.
Brighton-tracked Flamengo winger Ryan Roberto is in a contract stand-off, with Shakhtar bidding €8m for 80%. Flamengo talk a sale while keeping 20%. Brighton have scouted him but Shakhtar lead.
Brighton are linked with Hearts striker Claudio Braga, who has 14 goals and six assists. A £5m fee is touted, but there are doubts over the step up from Scotland despite analytics ties between the clubs.
Paraguay midfielder Diego Gomez does not need surgery after his knee injury v Tottenham. Agent Renato Bittar says recovery is ‘day by day’ and he could return for Brighton before the World Cup.
Brighton loanee Brajan Gruda works with analyst Daniel Ackermann at RB Leipzig to refine positioning and decision-making. Leipzig want a permanent deal but Brighton seek €30m+, which may exceed Leipzig’s cap.
