Brighton weigh winger move as Newcastle eye Verbruggen
Pundit Kevin Phillips tips Brighton to move for Middlesbrough captain Hayden Hackney as a Baleba replacement. The 23-year-old, valued around £30m, impressed with goals, assists and ball recoveries.
Brighton cool pursuit of Said El Mala amid €50m Cologne demand and make a concrete inquiry for Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Touré, labelled ‘technically superior’, who has a €40m exit clause. Liverpool also keen.
Diego Coppola will return to Brighton after a successful Paris FC loan. The 22-year-old started 12 Ligue 1 games, helped secure safety and earned an Italy call-up. His contract runs to 2030.
Brighton prepare for a busy window, with Adam Webster among up to eight expected departures.
Newcastle eye Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen for a starting role, with his command and distribution admired. Brighton could seek up to £50m to sell the 23-year-old.
Ferdi Kadıoğlu says ‘it would be nice’ to return to Fenerbahçe one day but stresses his Brighton chapter. A key starter under contract to 2028 plus option, a move would need a significant offer.
