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.