分類: 足球

Hicham Boudaoui’s stellar performances for Algeria at AFCON have earned him attention from Brighton and Hove Albion.

That’s according to Foot Mercato. They report that Brighton are interested in the Nice midfielder as he shines in Morocco.

They report that the midfielder’s ‘stellar performances’ for Algeria have the suitors lining up. The belief is that the 26-year-old has ‘reached his peak’ and the tournament is proving it.

The statistics and visual impressions prove as much. The ‘Prince of Béchar’ as he is titled ‘has been everywhere’. He provided a decisive backheel against Sudan for Riyad Mahrez to score and was solid against Burkina Faso. The came a ‘virtuoso performance’ in the last 16 against Democratic Republic of Congo.

He has become an indispensable link in the team. According to Foot Mercato, ‘he is the boss’ at this moment in time. And it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Galatasaray and Brighton are very aware of his ‘outpouring of energy and talent’.

Several suitors have already made inquiries in the last few days. It’s not clear if Brighton are one of them but they ‘greatly appreciate’ the midfielder and his modern box-to-box profile.

His situation at Nice is delicate too. His current deal runs until 2027, and he had already been linked with a move in the summer. Losing him this month would be a major blow but financially, a smart move. If an offer that satisfies everyone arrives, the door could be opened.

The French side will be attentive to what happens. It’s up to Brighton to make a bid and potentially get the transfer ball rolling.

Anyone who may have gotten excited about Wesley imminently arriving at Manchester City can calm themselves down.

Why? Because he’s back in the Roma squad for their clash with Sassuolo. That’s according to Inside Roma, who say he’s managed to shake off the flu.

That same bout of flu had caused plenty of transfer speculation this week. A report yesterday, from Globo Esporte, stated that Manchester City had been in direct contact about a move to the Etihad for the Brazilian this month. They were backing up reports from England about the defender being of interest to Pep Guardiola.

That report from Brazil indicated that Manchester City had been following the defender for months. His performances at Roma have apparently convinced them they were right to look at him.

Then Wesley’s absence from the Roma squad caused plenty of raised eyebrows. Gian Piero Gasperini insisted it was flu and nothing more. But the timing was certainly curious, and healthy fuel for the transfer rumour flames.

Now they can be dismissed. Inside Roma report he’s back in the squad and the flu has been fought off. That should pour enough cold water on the Manchester City rumours for the time being.