Brighton are looking to challenge Manchester United for the signing of a defender who impressed at Euro 2024, with the Seagulls reportedly set to make a bid.
It is a new era at the AMEX Stadium with Fabian Hurzeler now in charge having guided St Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga before replacing Roberto de Zerbi.
The 31-year-old, who has become the youngest manager in the Premier League, be expected to maintain the Seagulls’ burgeoning reputation for developing young players and playing exciting football.
The signing of Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle United looks to be a very good one, and now Brighton are looking at making a €30m bid for Turkey and Fenerbahce full-back Ferdi Kadioglu.
The 24-year-old helped his country to the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 and impressed with a string of good performances.
Meanwhile, Hurzeler has been impressed with Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma during pre-season, while also making clear he wants to implement his own winning mentality.
“He is a player who can make a difference and decide an equal game with one action, by dribbling or shooting,” Hurzeler said. “So, he is a very important player in my thoughts.
