Fabrizio Romano says Brighton have now opened talks to sign ‘exceptional’ Leeds United player

Fabrizio Romano says Brighton have now opened talks to sign ‘exceptional’ Leeds United player

According to Fabrizio Romano, Premier League club Brighton has initiated talks to sign a Leeds United player this summer, as James Milner’s side looks to attack Elland Road.

The Seagulls are on the market after hiring 31-year-old manager Fabian Hürzeler. After replacing Roberto De Zerbi, the Premier League club is now focussing on transfers, with a Leeds player being targeted.

The Whites understand they must sell players this summer, as the 49ers inherited a big credit card obligation from Andrea Radrizzani after last summer’s takeover. According to the details, Leeds owes up to £190 million.

Leeds would have been able to pay off their debts with promotion, but their defeat to Southampton in the Championship play-off final at Wembley means they will have to sell certain players.

Fabrizio Romano believes Brighton is now in talks for a Leeds player.

The well-connected Italian writer has gone to X to report that Brighton have begun discussions to sign the “exceptional” Crysencio Summerville from Leeds, with many Premier League clubs interested.

According to previous reports, Liverpool, Chelsea, Fulham, West Ham, and Bournemouth are interested, while Newcastle have held internal discussions about signing the Dutchman. Palace may also consider a move for Summerville.

That is, if they sell Michael Olise or Eberechi Eze within the next six months.

However, according to Romano,

Brighton has jumped ahead of their competitors by initiating talks and making contact with Leeds for him.

Romano stated, “I understand Brighton has made touch to

begin talks on the Crysencio Summerville deal.

It is not an easy decision, with many clubs interested,

but Brighton has begun preliminary discussions to investigate this option.

Liverpool and Chelsea have been keeping an eye on him in recent months, but the race remains open.”

Summerville might be better off in Brighton, subject to one important caveat.

Kaoru Mitoma is that ailment.

The Japan star was sidelined for a large portion of the previous campaign due to injury,

but he is still among Brighton’s top players,

and his talents will be in demand despite his underwhelming 2023–24 campaign.

Summerville will play backup to the Japan star in his preferred left-wing role if Mitoma stays,

therefore a transfer to the south coast might not be ideal for him.

However, it would be the ideal move for Mitoma to leave.

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