Brighton make major deadline-day breakthrough as contract with exciting winger agreed

Brighton seem to have secured the companies of their star winger Amario Cozier-Duberry.

The way forward for the previous Arsenal winger appeared unsure all through the summer season switch window as the Seagulls fended off bids of round £7m from Rangers and Belgian membership Anderlecht.

Albion had reportedly been in contract talks with Cozier-Duberry and the Athletic have reported that an settlement has now been reached.

The 21-year-old now appears to be like set to signal a brand new contract with Brighton and will probably be loaned to a Championship membership this season. The membership is at this stage unknown, though West Ham and Bolton have each beforehand been linked.

Cozier-Duberry impressed whereas on mortgage in League One Bolton final time period and helped them safe promotion to the Championship.

He scored 9 targets, with 13 assists from 37 appearances for Steven Schumacher’s staff.

Sussex World requested Fabian Hurzeler about Cozier Duberry’s scenario final week. The German mentioned:” It’s crucial to establish what’s finest for him, the place he will get probably the most minutes to develop, and due to this fact we now have to make the choice collectively with the participant.

“We are in a very transparent and open exchange, so let’s see what the next days say.”

This could be very welcome information for Brighton followers. Many thought he would possibly push for the primary staff this season after his spectacular spell at Bolton.

He featured in Tromso for Albion’s Uefa Conference League play-off final month however missed the second leg as a result of sickness.

Rangers and Anderlecht have been each eager on a everlasting transfer this window however Brighton clearly really feel he has a future on the membership, or the potential to extend his worth additional whereas on mortgage within the Championship.

Another spectacular season within the second tier will seemingly see his switch worth improve.