Brighton & Hove Albion could have a double advantage over Borussia Dortmund in the race for Saeed Al-Mala this summer.

At least that’s what BILD’s latest report is anything to go by. The German newspaper reports that Dortmund are again interested in the 19-year-old, but with a caveat.

According to their information, Dortmund have been keeping a close eye on the FC Cologne star for months. A possible summer transfer is being discussed internally. They’ll get a chance to see him up close and personal when the two sides meet this weekend.

A summer transfer looks likely for the youngster, who looks set to make a move after establishing himself at Cologne.

€50m asking price

The Bundesliga side, for their part, are now demanding €50m plus bonuses for their man. The January transfer window had already seen him reject a €30 million offer from Brighton.

The Seagulls are long-time fans and it appears they are determined to sign El-Mala before anyone else. Sport Witness covered a report last month that said Taking the initiative to get a deal done.

Now Dortmund are in the mix, but the odds are stacked against them. Chief among them is the fact that they can only afford El-Mala if they sell star players like Kareem Adeyemi and Felix Nmecha.

Coach Niko Kovach will also have to change his system. And there is also the fact that Dortmund had rejected a deal for El-Mala in the past. He had a medical scheduled at the club, but they refused to sign his older brother Malek, so the deal fell through.

brighton benefits

This is where Brighton could benefit. Not only are they more financially secure than Dortmund, and perhaps willing and able to pay €50m, but they have also shown a willingness to sign his brother.

In fact, A report on 17 February^th He revealed that his offer to him in January also included a deal to sign his brother. Seagal appears to have no problem with that particular demand. Thus, they may have an advantage over Dortmund.

However, it makes sense to move towards the German side. This would allow El-Mala to play in the Champions League, develop at the highest level and triple his wages overnight. Otherwise, Brighton will need to convince him otherwise.

Brighton & Hove Albion scout Bert Konterman has informed the club about FC Twente youngster Ruud Nijstad.

This is according to the man himself, Via Twenty Insights. He admitted that he has approached Brighton about the 18-year-old as he continues to impress at the Dutch club.

Nijstad is considered by many to be one of the Netherlands’ most promising young talents. Some have compared him to a modern-day Gerard Piqué, praising his composure, skill with his left foot and ability to initiate attacks from defence.

He broke into Twente’s first team this season, and established himself as a highly sought-after prospect in the process.

Big clubs are monitoring him

He has been the subject of intense speculation even before the summer transfer window. Barcelona reportedly made significant efforts to sign him in the January transfer window.

Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham are all keeping an eye on the defender as well. It is unlikely that these three will be the only ones watching his performances in the Premier League.

According to him, Brighton are definitely aware of him kontermann. He admitted that he had already told the Seagulls about Nijstad. The matter was put to him during an appearance on D’Osttribune.

“I really enjoyed the match against Feyenoord,” He said.

“I just wrote down the ages of all the FC Twente players. It’s incredible that this is a team with so much potential for the coming years.

“Ruud Nijstad was fantastic, Stav Lemkin was good, Thomas van den Belt was important, Lammers was decent, and Orjsätter is getting better and better.”

“You say: If they stay together, Tijman van Wissing replied.

“I agree with that, but the point is that if you work for Brighton & Hove Albion, you also know that they have Nijstad on their radar. You probably already do.”

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“Right, I was impressed. I told them about it,” The Brighton scout replied.

“Those guys are not good enough yet for the first team (at a club like Brighton). You can buy them, but then you have to make a deal to keep them at FC Twente for two to three years.”

It would not be a surprise for Brighton to approve such a transfer deal. The Seagulls have certainly not been afraid to sign young players from the Netherlands.

Matt Wiffer, Yankuba Minteh and Jan Paul van Hecke are prime examples. All three are now first team regulars for Brighton under Fabian Herzeler.

Van Hecke gives the example of how Brighton sign young players early and loan them out to develop elsewhere. The club has also signed youngsters such as Yoon Do-young, Malik Yalkouye and Ibrahim Osman, who are currently on loan.

A similar deal would make a lot of sense for Nijstad, especially as competition looks to be increasing.

Brighton & Hove Albion have again been linked with a move to Sao Paulo midfielder Damian Bobadilla, with the Paraguayan’s latest comments suggesting the Premier League club are actively monitoring the player.

Earlier reports in Brazil It was claimed that Sao Paulo had not received any approach or offer for the 24-year-old. Journalist George Nicola said that club officials insisted that there had been no contact with European teams.

However, the conversation has resurfaced after comments from a Paraguayan journalist Andres Rolon on Versus SportsWho mentioned Brighton’s interest during discussions regarding the midfielder’s future.

“It is true that Brighton are monitoring him as a potential signing for the next transfer window.”

Brighton plan for possible midfield exit

During the same conversation, the journalist suggested that the Paraguayan could form part of Brighton’s future midfield plans.

According to discussions on the programme, Bobadilla has been mentioned as a possible replacement if Brighton lose midfielder Carlos Baleba.

Panel members speculated that Baleba could attract interest from Manchester United, which could force Brighton to look for a replacement in the next transfer window.

This context would help explain why the club is already following Bobadilla closely.

Interest across Europe

Rolon also made it clear that Brighton are not the only club keeping an eye on the Sao Paulo midfielder.

“There are also clubs from Italy and Spain following Damien Bobadilla,” He said.

According to the journalist, the situation may escalate sooner than expected. “According to what I was told, the operation could be completed even before the World Cup.”

He also suggested that Sao Paulo could benefit from waiting longer before considering a sale. “If I were Sao Paulo, I would wait until after the World Cup.”

Contract status clarified

Bobadilla joins Sao Paulo from Cerro Porteño in 2024 for around €1.8m (£1.5m). The Brazilian club secured only 60% of its economic rights in that deal.

This detail could be crucial if European interest turns into a formal offer, as Sao Paulo will receive just over half of any transfer fee.

The midfielder’s contract runs until December 2027, putting the Brazilian club under no immediate pressure to sell.

At the moment, Brighton has not entered active negotiations. Nevertheless, reports from Paraguay suggest that the Premier League side are already preparing for possible midfield changes in the future, and Bobadilla has apparently entered their radar.

Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez is making headlines in Paraguay. recently, We covered reports Claiming that one of the Premier League’s Big Six clubs are planning a move for him after the World Cup. Now, a new update suggests that the club could be Manchester City.

Paraguayan journalist irwin velazquez say City have already carried out a first exploratory investigation into the 22-year-old. He claims that scouts regularly attend Brighton matches to keep an eye on the midfielder’s performances.

According to Velazquez, Gomez’s recent form has put him firmly on the Etihad radar. The journalist says Pep Guardiola has added the player to a list of names the club is monitoring ahead of the next transfer window.

March meetings at various places

This claim also links to our previous report from Paraguay. Journalist chris perez Said meetings are expected to take place in March between Gomez’s representatives and one of the interested Premier League clubs. Velazquez’s update suggests the club could be Manchester City.

If accurate, those meetings would represent preliminary discussions rather than formal negotiations. Premier League sides often begin negotiations months before a potential move becomes realistic.

Still, the mention of a specific meeting adds a clearer timeline to the speculation.

The numbers are attracting attention

Gomez’s performance helps explain why interest is growing. The midfielder has been playing very well in recent weeks and even scored a fantastic goal last weekend.

Furthermore, a recent study by the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES) placed them at the top of the Premier League metrics. According to the research group, Gomez is currently the most dynamic player in the league.

The statistics show that the Paraguayan makes an average of more than 44 explosive sprints for possession every 30 minutes. This figure puts him ahead of high-profile midfielders such as Enzo Fernandez, Tijjani Rijnders and Declan Rice.

These numbers highlight his constant pace when Brighton has the ball, as he frequently attacks space or provides passing options at maximum pace.

Opportunity to work under Guardiola

The transfer to Manchester City would also be a unique milestone for Paraguayan football. local journalist evan alexis indicates that, if the transfer ultimately goes through, Gómez would become the first Paraguayan player to work under Pep Guardiola.

That detail has already attracted attention in Paraguay, where Guardiola’s reputation and City’s dominance in recent years make the link particularly notable.

However, for now Gomez is focused on continuing his development at Brighton and in the Premier League. Whether the reported interest develops into something concrete will depend on future talks and how much Brighton value the midfielder.

Julio Enciso has admitted he was not happy at Brighton & Hove Albion, as he is now enjoying life in France.

Le Figaro covered the 22-year-old’s comments today Because he wants to get his career back on track in Strasbourg.

The midfielder joined the French club for €9.5m last summer, ending a three-year stay with them before joining the Seagulls for €11.6m in 2022.

Enciso would make only 57 appearances in total for the club. This was largely due to injuries that held him back.

A meniscus injury in 2023 cost him 38 games for club and country and spent 184 days on the treatment table.

brighton to strasburg

The second half of last season’s loan spell at Ipswich Town was also cut short by injuries. That frustration led him to move to France this summer, where he has been impressing this season.

He has already played 24 times for Strasbourg this season, starting 15 of their 18 games so far in Ligue 1. He has justified that status too, with eight goals and three assists in 24 games in all competitions so far.

The Paraguayan is also the joint-top goalscorer in the French Cup with five goals so far. Le Figaro described him as the main architect of their impressive performance in the competition to date.

Becoming a star under O’Neal

He’s clearly having fun with Gary O’Neill. The former Wolves boss employed him as a ‘playmaker’ in the middle of the pitch.

Enciso is enjoying the support he is receiving, admitting he has never been happy at Brighton in recent years.

“I admit that I went through a very difficult period,” He said.

“I wasn’t happy at Brighton. But here I have the support of my teammates, my coach and I’m doing a lot of personal work as well.”

Brighton are again being dragged into transfer speculation over Paraguay, this time with a far stronger claim. local outlet versus Diego Gomez is reportedly set to join one of England’s so-called Big Six clubs after the World Cup.

Versus credits this information to the journalist chris perez. According to the report, meetings are scheduled with one of the interested parties in March. We still don’t know any names, but the suggestion is that groundwork will begin soon, even if a deal is struck only after the tournament.

The timing of the claim is noteworthy. Gomez has been playing very well for Brighton in recent weeks. He scored a spectacular goal last weekend, which further increased his visibility. As a result, his name is gaining popularity both in England and back home.

However, there is still no public confirmation from the Brighton player’s camp regarding formal talks.

March meetings were mentioned

Perez’s update introduces something that previous comments didn’t have: a timeline. earlier this yearAgent Renato Bittar insisted there was “nothing concrete” and said it was “not the time” to create more noise. Now, Paraguayan media talk openly about the March meetings.

This does not automatically mean that a deal is close. Nevertheless, it indicates that interest is moving beyond casual monitoring. In the Premier League, once talks reach the meeting level, scenarios can evolve rapidly.

Of course, Brighton are no strangers to this cycle.

Where does this leave brighton

Brighton works with a clear model. They develop players, maximize performance levels and sell at the right price. Because of that structure, extraordinary performances trigger speculation.

For now, Gomez remains a Brighton player who is performing at a high level. His recent goal only strengthens his profile. Still, any move after the World Cup will depend on assessment, timing and the club’s own strategy.

Until something concrete comes forward, the situation will remain one of increasing noise instead of a strong movement. Yet, that’s how the big stories often start in the Premier League.

Interest from Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea in Patrick Mercado forced Sevilla to make a swift deal for the youngster this week.

This is according to El Pespunte. The Spanish outlet today covered the 22-year-old and how Sevilla knew there was ‘no time to lose’ following the arrival of the Premier League pair.

They were only carrying out ‘strategic scouting’ of the young midfielder, but as soon as Chelsea played their hand, it ‘quickly turned into a race against time’.

The Blues’ growing interest in Mercado forced Sevilla to act quickly and secure the signing of the midfielder from Independiente del Valle.

They were keen to avoid a bidding war, knowing that they could not win economically.

The objective was clear. Close the deal before Chelsea’s ‘machine’ gets into full gear. The Blues have been watching Mercado for some time.

Chelsea have long been interested

sports witness A report covered in October Saying that Chelsea were interested. They Re-nominated in December One report said that the wolves were advancing. Seville was aware of this.

Thus, they knew that when Chelsea started to take the lead, they needed to move quickly. Thus, they secured a deal worth close to €6m for the 22-year-old.

Interest wasn’t the only problem. There was also a last-minute attempt by Brighton to overtake their Spanish counterparts. However, Mercado remained steadfast in his commitment to Sevilla.

announcement within 24 hours

An official announcement is expected in the next 24 hours. However, he is unlikely to be officially included until after the World Cup.

He would be a perfect fit for Sevilla, with Sport Witness covering a report today on how they need to find a place in their squad before registering him. This potentially gave Chelsea a chance to steal.

But it seems that in Spain they are confident that a compromise will be reached. Sevilla surged ahead of Chelsea and Brighton after last-minute efforts.

Brighton & Hove Albion have emerged as a new contender to sign River Plate’s Lautaro Rivero.

is according to river newsWhich covers the latest on Brighton’s interest in the 22-year-old.

Rivero is a product of the Argentine club’s academy and spent 18 months on loan at Central Cordoba and returned to his parent club in June 2025.

Since then, the centre-back has been a regular for River Plate and his performances have attracted the attention of European clubs.

In the first half of this season, Sport Witness Covered claims from Argentina Interest from Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs reportedly took a look at him in the winter market but a move never materialised.

Two months ago, Sport Witness again News broadcast from South America Aston Villa’s replacement for Rivero.

Bryton Rivero joins Chase

Fast forward to February and Fabian Herzeler’s side were added to their list of English supporters.

Over the years, the Seagulls have regularly signed emerging talents from South America and sold some of them on at huge profits. Moises Caicedo and Alexis McAllister are two great examples.

Brighton have now set their sights on Rivero, who has already established himself as an ‘indispensable player’ at River Plate. His development and impressive performances have been noticed by several European clubs.

Seagulls add Argentina to shortlist

The report claims River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo is aware of the growing interest and is concerned about losing Rivero in the next window.

As things stand, Brighton have added the defender to their shortlist but are yet to make an approach.

It’s very possible the Seagulls make a move to try to bring him to the Amex after this season. Should he make the move, River Noticias claim the South American club ‘will not let him go that easily.’

Rivero’s contract runs until December 2028, and includes $100m [€85m] Section. If he were to leave, it would likely be for a fee much less than his buyout clause.

In the first half of the season, sports witness Kept a close eye on the situation of Brighton loanee Ivan Ferguson.

During his tenure at AS Roma, the striker’s fitness has been a constant cause of concern. There was anger at the club regarding his weight issues.

Ferguson also played for Ireland despite injury and this did not impress many at Roma. Consideration was being made to send him back to Amex.

Now, similar issues are resurfacing for the Brighton player, who has not played in Serie A since January 10.

Ferguson is asking for fitness help

romanist The report states that the 21-year-old player’s injury concerns are increasing.

As a result, he has been ‘almost forgotten’ in Rome. Despite him being assigned a personal training routine, things have not changed for the better.

Now Ferguson has asked for help from Brighton. He recently flew to England to speak to doctors at the Seagulls about his injuries. The Ireland international wanted to assess all possible scenarios and find out if he might need surgery.

That possibility has been ruled out but it will just depend on whether he improves.

Notably, Ferguson is reported to be in an ‘extremely critical’ condition. This has left him out of Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad, which has seen the player suffer four different ankle sprains this season.

From bad to worse for the Brighton player

Earlier in the season, the striker had faced adaptation issues under Gasperini. He started well but did not score in a game against Cremonese until late November.

That never proved enough. Now, Roma have Donyal Malen and he is thriving playing forward.

This suggests that Ferguson’s time at Roma is already over and injuries have ended any chances of his revival. This is quite unfortunate as Gasperini usually gives more advantage to attackers who perform poorly. Now, fitness problems have become a pattern for the Ireland international.

Brighton & Hove Albion and Watford attempted to sign OGC Nice’s Hicham Boudaoui in the winter market.

at least that’s it Africa Foot Are reporting. The Algeria international then moved to Europe when Ligue 1 side Pardou AC signed him in 2019.

He took time to settle in France and started playing regularly for Nice from the 2020/21 season. To give context, the midfielder has played 194 matches so far and scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists.

His performances for the French club have helped him cement a place in the national team and even represent them at the AFCON.

Brighton and Watford’s interest

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from France Fabian Herzeler’s side want to sign the 26-year-old.

His impressive performances at the AFCON had caught the Seagulls’ attention, but there was no mention of the Championship side.

Africa Foot recently covered Galatasaray’s failure to sign the Nice star in the last window.

A recent report from the same outlet suggests that the Turkish club were not alone as Brighton and Hornets also failed.

Seagulls and Hornets submitted proposals

Africa Foot say the Algerian received ‘concrete offers’ from Galatasaray, Brighton and Watford at the end of the winter market.

It is unclear whether Brighton and Watford have submitted offers to Nice, the player or both, and even their details have not been mentioned. However, the report insists that their offers indicate ‘increased interest’ in the player.

The Istanbul club was the most insistent and their offer was to sign him on loan until the end of the season. Galatasaray were willing to pay his full salary and included a purchase option worth €15m.

Africa Foot made no mention of why Brighton, Watford or Galatasaray were unable to lure Boudaoui away from Nice.

Boudaoui’s contract is until 2027, and the French club has yet to decide on his future. In case of a sale, the outlet says he ‘represents an important asset for Nice, who will look to maximize any potential transfer fee.’

This would give Brighton and Watford a new opportunity to sign him in the summer.

Brighton & Hove Albion could ask for face-to-face talks with Cologne to seal a quick deal for Said El-Mala.

This is according to Sportbild. The German newspaper covered the 19-year-old today and said Brighton have ‘made the move’ to get him.

The Seagulls have been pursuing the forward since last summer. He then pressed to obtain him but met with resistance from Cologne.

Undeterred, he returned in the January transfer window with a renewed effort. Sport Witness covered it extensively at the time.

Earlier this month, they reported that they had made a written offer of around €30m. There was also an offer of 10 times the salary for the player on the table.

brighton will not give up

He was rejected but they are refusing to give up. Instead, several reports have detailed new efforts from Brighton ahead of the summer.

These include a double quote for El-Mala and his brother Malek. Guaranteed €25-26m in transfer fee. Reports in Germany have made it clear that they want to get a deal done before the summer.

Sportbild supports it. According to his knowledge, Brighton is ‘at the forefront’ of trying and ‘taking the initiative’.

They report that the Premier League club are preparing another offer after two rejections, although they do not expect it to be much higher than the €30m bid made in January.

But that would likely also include a request for a meeting between the club’s management.

The Seagulls don’t want to send a series of slightly modified proposals. Instead they would prefer to reach an agreement through substantive negotiations. The sooner they can do so, the better.

The situation is favorable to brighton

Whether Cologne will approve it remains to be seen. He has been feeling the pressure from Brighton for some time now. Sportbild also report that El Mala feels ‘increasingly vindicated’ in his desire to leave.

This happened after some rift with coach Lukas Kwasniok. He is leaving the rising star on the bench, which is not good.

According to the newspaper, this also applies to Brighton. It is not only pressuring El Mala to leave but also ensuring that its price does not rise further.

Perhaps that is why they now want to hold face-to-face talks, to take advantage of the situation and reach an agreement when the competition is not pushing.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s written offer for Cologne star Said El-Mala had a starting price of €25–26m, and also a good salary package.

This is according to Sky Germany. The outlet has provided its details on Brighton’s recent attempt to land the winger ahead of the competition.

Sport Witness has been covering Brighton’s interest in El-Mala since last summer. The Seagulls are pushing to sign the Bundesliga’s breakout star amid increasing competition.

He was unsuccessful in tryouts in the summer but returned with a second attempt in the January transfer window. Cologne rejected his efforts, but Brighton were not worried.

The Premier League side want to finalize the deal before the summer. Sport Witness has covered its efforts on that front, with a report at 11^th interpretation of His double entendre for Saeed and his brother, Malek.

Brighton offer €25-26m

Sky now provides its own information. Brighton were prepared to pay up to €30m for the 19-year-old rising star in January.

This would involve loaning him back to Köln for the second half of the season.

A transfer fee of around €25-26m would have been guaranteed. This would also include a 10% sell on clause, while El Mala would have earned up to €3.5 million per season. This information has also been given by Sport Bild.

The second attempt involved offering El-Mala a long-term contract with his brother. However, Cologne sporting director Thomas Kessler did not allow negotiations to take place even at first. He rejected Brighton’s proposal outright.

bayern munich competition

According to Sky, Colón told El Mala that he was not for sale in January because they did not want to cause unrest in the team.

The German side considers them important in the fight against demotion. If there is to be a sale, they would prefer to do it in the summer.

So, Brighton are working on that. But internally, Colon believes more attractive offers may be forthcoming. He has Bayern Munich in his sights. The German champions see El Mala as potential support for Luis Diaz.

El Mala, for his part, wants to move in the summer if his current situation does not change. He has had a falling out with manager Lukas Kwasniok and if that doesn’t change, he wants out. Brighton England is ready to welcome him.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s written offer for Cologne star Said El-Mala had a starting price of €25–26m, and also a good salary package.

This is according to Sky Germany. The outlet has provided its details on Brighton’s recent attempt to land the winger ahead of the competition.

Sport Witness has been covering Brighton’s interest in El-Mala since last summer. The Seagulls are pushing to sign the Bundesliga’s breakout star amid increasing competition.

He was unsuccessful in tryouts in the summer but returned with a second attempt in the January transfer window. Cologne rejected his efforts, but Brighton were not worried.

The Premier League side want to finalize the deal before the summer. Sport Witness has covered its efforts on that front, with a report at 11^th interpretation of His double entendre for Saeed and his brother, Malek.

Brighton offer €25-26m

Sky now provides its own information. Brighton were prepared to pay up to €30m for the 19-year-old rising star in January.

This would involve loaning him back to Köln for the second half of the season.

A transfer fee of around €25-26m would have been guaranteed. This would also include a 10% sell on clause, while El Mala would have earned up to €3.5 million per season. This information has also been given by Sport Bild.

The second attempt involved offering El-Mala a long-term contract with his brother. However, Cologne sporting director Thomas Kessler did not allow negotiations to take place even at first. He rejected Brighton’s proposal outright.

bayern munich competition

According to Sky, Colón told El Mala that he was not for sale in January because they did not want to cause unrest in the team.

The German side considers them important in the fight against demotion. If there is to be a sale, they would prefer to do it in the summer.

So, Brighton are working on that. But internally, Colon believes more attractive offers may be forthcoming. He has Bayern Munich in his sights. The German champions see El Mala as potential support for Luis Diaz.

El Mala, for his part, wants to move in the summer if his current situation does not change. He has had a falling out with manager Lukas Kwasniok and if that doesn’t change, he wants out. Brighton England is ready to welcome him.

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.