Writers’ projected finish: 6th (Note: this ranking reflects the average selection from the writing team and is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s personal forecast) Previous season’s finish: 7th Outlook Reaching the FA Cup final for the first time marked a major milestone for Brighton. Although they were defeated by Manchester City at Wembley, the achievement should […]
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Unai Emery did little to dismiss suggestions that Ollie Watkins had made himself unavailable for Aston Villa’s chastening 4-0 loss to Brighton at the Amex on Sunday. Injuries to Brian Madjo and Tammy Abraham left the head coach short of attacking options, yet Watkins was still omitted from the matchday squad as the England forward […]
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Brighton have turned down a £7.5m offer from Scottish Premiership club Rangers for wide player Amario Cozier-Duberry. The 21-year-old impressed while on loan at Bolton last season, helping the team secure promotion through the League One play-offs. He recorded eight goals and 12 assists across 34 matches and was selected for the division’s team of […]
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Predicted finish based on the writers’ average: 9th (Note: this reflects the combined view of the writing team rather than John Brewin’s individual forecast) Previous season’s finish: 8th Prospects Brighton ended last season in May with players and supporters celebrating qualification for the Europa Conference League, even after a 3-0 defeat against Manchester United. Since […]
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Coventry City have completed the permanent signing of 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton & Hove Albion after his impressive loan spell at the CBS Arena. Reports suggest the transfer could be worth a club-record £22m, although the two clubs have not disclosed the fee or the duration of his long-term deal. Rushworth featured in […]
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Manchester United defender Gabby George is nearing a transfer to Brighton ahead of the new Women’s Super League campaign. The 29-year-old still has one year left on her deal after United exercised a contract extension option in January. Brighton are therefore likely to pay a six-figure transfer fee for the adaptable defender, who moved to […]
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Welbeck’s age may concern some Chelsea fans, especially after the club spent three years assembling one of Europe’s youngest squads. However, a closer assessment makes Xabi Alonso’s interest easier to understand. The 35-year-old possesses attributes that the Blues’ current attacking options do not deliver consistently. His value comes from dependable finishing and intelligent movement. Welbeck […]
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Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Brighton forward Danny Welbeck, who has received approval to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. Welbeck, 35, is expected to meet his new teammates in Hong Kong next week for pre-season preparations before agreeing a two-year deal. The prospective signing forms part of new head coach Xabi […]
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Chelsea are reportedly holding discussions about signing Danny Welbeck from Brighton. Welbeck has emerged as an unexpected option to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s attack after registering 13 goals in 37 Premier League appearances last season. There is confidence at Stamford Bridge that an agreement could be reached, with Brighton believed to be prepared to let the […]
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Welbeck’s potential transfer to Chelsea would offer further evidence of the club adopting a different recruitment approach this summer. Their interest comes after they tried to recruit 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, although the Black Cats declined to part with the Switzerland captain. While signing 23-year-old Rogers aligns with the club’s preference for younger […]
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