Ferguson wants out, Brazilian winger linked & other Brighton news from the last 7 days (Brighton news roundup Nov. 17-23)
The Seagulls are soaring.
Brighton are fifth in the table after an impressive 2-1 win over Bournemouth. Let’s celebrate by catching up on all the Brighton news stories from the last seven days that you might have missed.
Transfer News
Incoming Transfers
Rayan - Brighton, other Premier League clubs inquire about Brazilian winger
GIVEMESPORT’s Ben Jacobs and Daniel Feliciano have reported that Brighton are monitoring Vasco da Gama winger Rayan. The 18-year-old has previously linked to Brighton.
This more recent report claims the Seagulls could sign him this January. Vasco da Gama expect to get around £15m for the winger. Southampton and Ipswich Town are also keeping track of the Brazilian.
Liam Delap - Seagulls “keeping close tabs” on Ipswich Town forward
After his success with Ipswich to start this season, TBR Football’s Graham Bailey claims Manchester City are interested in resigning the 21-year-old. However, the Sky Blues are not the only club interested in him. Chelsea, Newcastle, and Brighton are also “keeping close tabs” on Delap.
Outgoing Transfers
Evan Ferguson - Irish forward “wants to quit Brighton in January”
According to Football Insider, Evan Ferguson is unhappy with his amount of game time at Brighton so far this season. The Irishman is reportedly pushing for a loan away from the club this January.
No specific clubs were mentioned in the report, but Football Insider says that Ferguson would like to join another Premier League side.
Julio Enciso - Porto considering loan signing
With Julio Enciso still struggling to find minutes under new manager Fabian Hurzeler, Paraguayan journalist Marcos González has reported that FC Porto are considering a move for the attacker. The Portuguese side wants to bring Enciso on loan “for at least half a season or a season.”
They are not interested in buying Enciso permanently, so no the loan will not contain a buy option. Spanish and Italian clubs are also weighing up whether to move for Enciso this January.
Other News
Hearts sign deal with Tony Bloom’s data company
Scottish Premiership side Hearts have agreed to an exclusive deal with Tony Bloom’s analytics company Jamestown Analytics. The firm’s technology has been key to the Albion’s success in the transfer market in recent years. Jamestown also works with Brighton’s former sister club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Serie A club Como.
Previous reports claimed that this deal would include an option for Bloom to buy a stake in Hearts. It’s now believed those reports were not true. However, Sky Sports claims Bloom is still in talks to buy a portion of the club for £10m.
Brighton vote YES on amended associated party transaction rules
Following Manchester City’s “massive victory” in their lawsuit challenging the Premier League’s associated party transaction rules (APT rules), team owners voted to amend the rules on Friday. Brighton were one of 16 clubs to vote in favor of the amended APT rules.
The amendment addresses loans from shareholders to their clubs. Previously, these loans were not considered APTs. Now they are. Any loan must have a fair market value interest rate.
Brighton owner-chairman Tony Bloom has given the club £373m in interest-free loans. If not addressed before the PL’s moratorium on these loans ends in January, they could restrict Brighton’s ability to spend by £25m-£35m annually.
Fabian Hürzeler linked to Bayer Leverkusen job by German newspaper
Amid other reports claiming that Xabi Alonso is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen after this season, SportBild (via Sport Witness) have reported that Fabian Hurzeler is one of the options the Bundesliga club are considering to replace the Spaniard.
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I can't see Ferguson leaving just yet. He's just back from an injury (right?) and Welbeck has been undroppable (especially as vice captain) recently. Maybe just wishful thinking...