Tag: Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea Target Buonanotte Loan After Garnacho Deal

Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton)
August 2025

Chelsea are set to sign Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte on loan after his Leeds move collapsed. The Argentina international, 20, impressed with six goals and three assists at Leicester last season and will join Alejandro Garnacho once his £40m transfer from United is finalised.
The Blues turned to Buonanotte after completing outgoings to balance UEFA sanctions and moved quickly to secure him. With Garnacho close to arriving from United, Chelsea are reshaping their attack under Enzo Maresca with youth talent from Argentina forming the backbone of their rebuild.

Milner Signs On to Hit 1,000 Games

James Milner (Brighton & Hove Albion)
June 2025

Brighton have handed James Milner a one-year extension, keeping the 39-year-old in the Premier League as he approaches the milestone of 1,000 professional games.
Despite an injury-hit 2024/25 season with only four appearances, Brighton value Milner’s leadership and experience, backing the veteran to contribute as he eyes a historic career landmark.

Brighton Sign 18-Year-Old Striker Charalampos Kostoulas

Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton & Hove Albion)
June 2025

Brighton have completed the signing of Greek teenage striker Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiacos for £29.7m plus £1.7m add-ons. The 18-year-old has signed a five-year contract and will join pre-season training with the Premier League side.
Brighton agreed on a deal totalling £31.4m for Kostoulas after weeks of negotiations. The highly rated forward will join the first team this summer and is viewed as a long-term attacking investment for the club’s rebuild.

Brighton to Sign Olympiacos Talent Kostoulas

Charalampos Kostoulas (Olympiacos > Brighton & Hove Albion)
Deal to complete July 1

Brighton have reached a €35m agreement with Olympiacos to sign 18-year-old striker Charalampos Kostoulas, with an additional €2m in add-ons. He’ll sign a five-year deal and join pre-season training ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Kostoulas is undergoing his medical this week, with the formal transfer effective next month. Brighton’s long-term investment in the Greek talent underlines their strategy to secure rising stars early for top-flight development.

Tariq Lamptey Signs One-Year Extension at Brighton

Tariq Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion)
June 2025

Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey has signed a one-year contract extension, staying with the Seagulls through the 2025-26 season after a year hampered by injuries and limited to 10 league starts.
Head coach Fabian Hurzeler praised Lamptey’s versatility and drive to help Brighton reach new targets. The 24-year-old Ghana international will compete for a regular spot in wide defensive roles next season.

Brighton Snap Up Sunderland Starlet Tommy Watson

Tommy Watson (Sunderland > Brighton & Hove Albion)
June 2024

Brighton have signed 19-year-old winger Tommy Watson from Sunderland in a deal worth up to £11 million, including add-ons. He played a key role in Sunderland’s promotion by scoring in the play-off final.
Watson agreed to a contract running until summer 2029. Brighton secured the promising teenager ahead of rivals after his standout performance in the Championship play-offs caught the attention of multiple Premier League scouts.

Manchester United Eye £60m Verbruggen to Replace Under-Fire Onana

Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion)
April 2025

Manchester United are preparing to replace Andre Onana this summer after his latest high-profile errors in the Europa League draw with Lyon. Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen has emerged as a top target, with a £60 million price tag.
Verbruggen, who has impressed in 29 appearances this season, is being tracked by United alongside Bayern Munich and AC Milan. With Onana under intense scrutiny, especially from Paul Scholes, new manager Ruben Amorim may prioritize a change in goal.

Brighton Boss Burns Tactics After 7-0 Loss, Sparks Stunning Turnaround

Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton & Hove Albion
March 2025

After a humiliating 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler burned his tactical notes in front of his players to symbolize a fresh start.
The bold gesture ignited a stunning turnaround, with Brighton going on a seven-game unbeaten run, including wins over Chelsea, Bournemouth, and Newcastle. The act has been credited with resetting the team’s mindset.

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