Brighton fallout at Leeds, Van Hecke and Baleba could bid farewell
Borussia Dortmund make contact for Matt O’Riley, aiming for €15-20m. Brighton paid €29.5m in 2024 and may seek more. The 25-year-old has barely featured since returning from Marseille.
Feature on Fabian Hurzeler’s tactical jolt versus Arsenal that set Brighton up for a European push ahead of facing Manchester United on the final day.
Former Brighton favourite Joao Pedro misses Brazil’s World Cup squad despite expectations. Footage showed family ready to celebrate before his omission as Neymar returned.
Preview flags seven Brighton players, including Jan Paul van Hecke and Carlos Baleba, who could make farewell appearances against Manchester United at the Amex on Sunday.
Leeds condemn disorder after Brighton’s 1-0 defeat at Elland Road, promising ‘lengthy stadium bans’ for those involved. The loss followed a late Jan Paul van Hecke error.
Tony Bloom structured stakes to meet UEFA rules, holding 25% of Union SG and 29% of Hearts, so Brighton, Hearts and Union could all compete in the same 2026-27 European tournament.
MMA fighter Christian Eckerlin praises James Milner after a Brighton set-piece session, joking he could step into the cage, with another Albion player joining the workout.
Ex-Burnley midfielder Steven Defour tips Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis for Brighton, calling it the ‘perfect next step’ after a 20-goal, 27-assist season. Brugge want a record sale.
Cruzeiro submit first bid for Brighton defender Igor Julio, below the £5.1m price. Seagulls expected to reject but gave him permission to find a club. He had limited minutes after West Ham loan.
Werder’s Mio Backhaus could move within two weeks, with Brighton and Newcastle among suitors. Sky Germany cites talks and a fee around €20m as Freiburg and Inter also monitor the 22-year-old keeper.
Birmingham eye a loan for Brighton winger Tommy Watson after his Millwall spell. The 20-year-old joined for about £10m, made six Premier League cameos, and is expected to go out on loan again.
