Brighton seal Vuskovic record deal, Oriola signs to 2029
Brighton sign Austria centre-back Michael Svoboda from Serie B champions Venezia on a four-year deal. The 27-year-old, Austria squad member, captained Venezia and will join Fabian Hurzeler’s group later this summer.
A rundown of 11 Brighton record signings since 2011, from Buckley to Rutter, charting mixed returns and big fees, with Joao Pedro at £30m and Rutter £40m, plus £50m Luka Vuskovic expected imminently.
Latest Brighton transfer update, including confirmation of a new deal and talk of a £50m arrival. Details not provided.
Brighton agree a club-record £46m fee with Tottenham for 19-year-old Croatia centre-back Luka Vuskovic, potentially rising to £50m. He replaces Jan Paul van Hecke, who heads to Spurs for £52m.
Defender Joel Veltman departs Brighton after his contract expiry. Signed from Ajax in 2020, he made 191 appearances, scored five goals and helped the club to sixth place and Europa League qualification.
Leeds’ hopes of re-signing Georginio Rutter fade as he features in Brighton’s Pascal Struijk unveiling, hailing ‘European nights’ and potential trophies, suggesting he is set to stay at Brighton.
Brighton tie down Nehemiah Oriola on a new deal to 2029. The winger, eligible for England, Nigeria and Ghana, impressed in PL2 with 8 goals and 4 assists, earned Premier League squads, and helped win the PL2 title.
