In recent seasons, Brighton have built a solid reputation. Indeed, the English club is considered by many to be an official supplier of talent. This summer, the Seagulls sold Moisés Caicedo to Chelsea. The midfielder joined the Blues for a record fee of 133 million euros. Before him, Robert Sanchez also moved from one club to another for 23 million euros. The Brighton-Chelsea axis therefore continued to operate at full speed since 156 million euros went directly into the coffers of the club coached by Roberto De Zerbi.
But the two Premier League teams have already dealt together in the past. Last year, Marc Cucurella was bought by the Londoners for €65.3 million. It should also be remembered that when the residents of Stamford Bridge were looking for a coach to replace Thomas Tuchel in September 2022, it was still Brighton that they went to look for. In fact, they had got their hands on Graham Potter. To afford the latter, who did not even finish the year at Chelsea, they signed a check for 17 million euros to release him from his lease with the Seagulls.
The Brighton-Chelsea axis works
In the other direction, Levi Colwill (loan) and Billy Gilmour (transfer) went in the opposite direction last year. Relations between the two clubs are therefore good. Questioned by The Athletic, Brighton owner Tony Bloom admitted they could still deal together. Even if the opposite is also possible according to him. We take each situation on its own merits and each is distinct. It is possible that in the next two or three years we will no longer have a relationship with Chelsea.
He pursues : “so for me it’s not personal at all and for every individual deal I have to do what’s best for my football club first and foremost. If other clubs are interested in our head coaches, in our staff, in our players, I would much prefer it that way rather than no one looking at any of our players or members of our staff. So we are doing something very good. We are doing everything we can to keep our best players, but we know that will not always be the case..
Chelsea want the nugget Evan Ferguson
This may still be the case during the next transfer windows. According to London Evening Standard, Evan Ferguson is the most highly rated player at the moment for the Seagulls. The English media also explains that Chelsea are already very interested in the 18-year-old striker. Promising last year (16 goals and 5 assists in 34 matches in all competitions), the Irishman is continuing his momentum this season. He has already scored 4 goals in 4 appearances (2 starts) in the Premier League, including a hat-trick against Newcastle just before the September international break.
Package against the Blues, he is followed by the Blues. But not only. This summer, Tottenham wanted to make him the successor to the iconic Harry Kane. For its part, Manchester United has already checked its name for 2024. A hell of a competitor for the Blues. To afford this efficient and real poison player with his back to goal, you will have to put your hand in your pocket. Indeed, Brighton has set its price at 140 million euros. A high sum. But Todd Boehly and Chelsea have already proven multiple times that they have no problem betting that much money on one player. Phenomenon Evan Ferguson could be their next acquisition. Brighton can already rub their hands.
